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River Ford – Marston to Barkston Bridleway loop from Barkston

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River Ford – Marston to Barkston Bridleway loop from Barkston

Moderate

4.8

(4)

32

hikers

River Ford – Marston to Barkston Bridleway loop from Barkston

03:11

12.4km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.51 km

River Ford

Highlight • River

This was impassable due to river currents and depth. May be suitable in Summer, but in January 2023, it was not. At least 1m deep and very fast flowing.

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2

2.20 km

Marston to Barkston Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Mix of gravel and grass. Route passes by bullrush filled waterways, under a railway bridge with scenic farm landscapes.

Tip by

3

6.41 km

Marston Village-Owned Pub

Highlight • Pub

4

9.83 km

Drift Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Steep grass/gravel/concrete drift. Joins up with Frinkley Lane which is also recommended as a good gravel track.

Tip by

B

12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.26 km

2.78 km

2.15 km

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

3.18 km

2.81 km

1.98 km

684 m

439 m

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