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Drayton WalksDrayton WalksA series of 10 short walks

in the Market Drayton areacompiled by Andrew D. Boden

Walk 7Longford, Longslow, Moreton Say

and Styche

Walk 7Longford, Longslow, Moreton Say

and Styche

The walk is described in sufficient detail to follow it successfully just by using this sheet. However, you are encouraged to use the Ordnance Survey®

Explorer™ 1:25 000 map no. 243 - Market Drayton, Loggerheads & Eccleshall - where the route can be seen in the context of the surrounding countryside.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this guide, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any accident or other problem arising from its use. Distances and other measurements given are approximate.

ALL TEXT, GRAPHICS & DESIGN ARE COPYRIGHT

© ANDREW D. BODEN 2001

Published by D.A. Productions

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Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

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river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Walk 7

Starting from outside Longford Old Hall, a restored 16th century manor house, here are two walks, mainly along the country lanes, which take in an area strongly connected with Robert Clive (of India).

1. SJ 6448 3400

For walk (a)

2a. SJ 6557 3557

3a. SJ 6405 3644

4. SJ 6388 3624

Both walks begin in the s m a l l v i l l a g e o f Longford(approx 3 miles west of Market Drayton) - 4 miles, 6½ km - start facing the Hall and turn right, then go straight ahead to the village of Longs low. As you approach Longslow you will have good views of

Styche Hall to the left. This modest stately home, built by Robert Clive in 1760, replaced the older hall which was Clive’s birthplace. (Please note - Styche Hall is privately owned with no public right of access). Continue straight ahead through Longslow to the junction at where you follow the lane around to the left towards Styche and continue, down to cross the river Duckow, then begin a climb which eventually brings you to Stych Hall’s rough driveway on the left. Follow the lane to the right until you reach the next metalled road on the left at point

Turn left and continue for a short distance to a sharp right-hand bend. Here a stile leads into the field straight ahead.

Enter the field then head south towards the end of the hedge which leads out from the wooded area on the left, passing a pool on the way. Continue south to a gap in the hedge from where a track leads to Styche Farm. Go down the track to the farm and then follow it around to the right of the farm buildings. Continue past a lake on the left, over a stile by a metal gate, until you reach the end of the track and openings

into fields. Go into the field to the right and head diagonally right to meet the far hedge next

to a wood. Turn left and follow the field edge alongside the wood to a bridge over the

.

river Duckow. You now enter a small plantation with the path wel l marked between an avenue of trees. Cross the next bridge and head for the far right hand corner of the field. Over the next bridge and again head for the right-hand corner to a stile and gate onto the lane. Turn right to return to the starting point.

- 4½ miles, 7km - start facing the Hall and turn left, then follow the road round to the r ight towards Moreton Say. This road crosses an area of drained peat bog and is thought to be the lowest watershed in England, the water draining from the south side ending up in the Severn and that on the north eventually reaching the Mersey. At Moreton Say you could stop and look at the church where Clive of India is buried, and also rest by the pool at the Millennium Green opposite the village hall. At point take the right fork and continue past the lane to Styche Farm on the right, over the river Duckow by Moreton Mill Farm and on to point where you take the lane on the right to reach point 4. Now follow the directions given previously from point 4 along the footpath to return to Longford.

For walk (b)

2b - SJ 6296 3486

3b - SJ 6339 3634

Moreton Say

Longford

Longslow

MoretonHall

StycheFarm

StycheHall

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4

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