Lovely loop down to Three Shires bridge. Whichever way you do it you have a rocky downhill followed by the uphill. A great spot to have lunch, admire the views and listen to nature.

Andy Bunting

September 28, 2025

Mountain biking

Great place to ride and just at bottom there is a great hill challenge ( down )

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Location: Quarnford, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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