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Ride
5
100 minutes approx
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the road to bridleway 7, the entrance is in the
lay-by and ride along the concrete path towards
the rear of the HSBC training centre. Go left at
the end of he concrete path onto the track, which
is about 500m in length.
There is a graveyard to
your right where Sir David Yule is buried. His
house, which can be seen from the bridleway is
known as Hanstead House and is now owned by the
HSBC. He died in 1928 and was one of the wealthiest
men in Europe , making his money in India from
jute. Lady Yule and her daughter Gladys were renowned
Arab horse breeders and Hanstead Stud was only
in operation for 35 years, but it has had a remarkable
worldwide influence, and it should not be forgotten.
Here you can have a safe
canter, but slow down as you approach Drop Lane
. Watch out for the ruts in the path.
Cross the road and cross the River Ver, follow
the path through Willow Island .
(Herts CC have just reinstated the path) and then
cross the River Colne.
Follow the path around to
a T-junction and go right or go directly over the field,
which is the definitive path, which has now been reopened.
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Follow this path for about
1500m (possible canters) Little Munden Farm can
be seen to your right in the distance, until you
come to a cottage on the right known as River
Lodge, with a gate to its right. Carry straight
on. Here you can have a good canter as the path
is some 1500mm.
When you
get to the crossing go left with Aldenham golf
course to your right.
Follow this path/road as it takes you through
the golf course.
You will come to a house with a new yellow barrier
beside it go right here.
Carry on for about 100m and you will pass through
a narrow gate.
The golf course is now on your right and again
you can have a good canter along here until you
get to the crossroads, when it is advisable to
slow down.
You can now back
track to Smug Oak Stables carrying on pass River
Lodge and Little Munden farm and back through
the rivers. |
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Landlord:
Richard Wilson
Manager: Mary Chandler |
