ADAPT May Cycle Ride tomorrow

A reminder that ADAPT's May cycle ride is tomorrow.

The ride links a group of 5 picturesque rural churches in North Shropshire which operate together under a benefice arrangement sharing a rector and administrative functions. This network is known as 'AMICA', this being an acronym comprised of the initials of the villages served: Adderley, Moreton Say, Ightfield, Calverhall and Ash. Clive of India was born in Styche Hall, which can be viewed across fields from the route and buried in St Margaret's, the parish church of Morton Say.

A tour of these villages provides views of all 5 AMICA churches in a largely circular route through an idyllic landscape.

Just beyond Ash Magna to the north West is the nature reserve of Melverley Meadows, operated by Shropshire Wildlife Trust, which displays a flower rich hay meadow from April to July.

Bird watchers will enjoy stopping to view the pools at Lodmore Lane, (north of Ightfield) and Tittenley Pool, (south of Wilkesley), both of which are adjacent to the lanes on this route.

Leaving the Bridge Inn at 10.30 we aim to do route L3 (or L3* which uses the towpath and is shorter, to be decided on the day).

This visits the 5 Shropshire churches, although they will probably not be open when we call. If we ride anti-clockwise, they are in the order Ightfield, Ash, Calverhall (this one might be open if we arrive before 12) refreshments at the Olde Jack, Calverhall followed by Moreton Say and Adderley.

Maximum distance is 31.6 miles with only a short stretch of the A529 at Adderley on a main road, all the rest is pleasant lanes.

We go at the pace of the slowest!

Please wear light coloured clothing for visibility and under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult.

The pictures show Clive of India's birth place and resting place both of which are passed on the route.

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