Leg 6
Lower Stratton (Wigborough) to Winyards Gap 8.6 miles

Register from 12:50

Start: 13:20  Cut off time: 15:05 (1 h 45)

An overview map and a web link to the official River Parrett Trail Guide are available on the ‘Event Rules’ page.

Unfortunately in the River Parrett Trail Guide it is described in the opposite direction but may be of use.

Directions to start

From A303 Southfields roundabout head South into Over Stratton village. At the end of village turn left to next T junction. The change over is down the road on right. We hope the local farmer who has provided parking in the past will still be able to help. Parking is limited so it would be better for spectators to watch elsewhere. Please avoid parking in the lanes wherever possible.

 Route

The hilliest stage, we follow the guide all the way except for a change near Easthams Farm

You need to kept your wits about you in places along the route, some turning are not clear.

• Deviation: At Merriott once on the road past Scotts Nurseries (sadly no more) you can continue down the road to the Merriott social club and turn left down Tail Mill lane rather than as the guide route.
• Route Update and Deviation: At Haselbury Mill the route was altered to go under the A30.This has now been altered back to cross the busy A30. We have tried to get the tunnel reinstated without success so please be aware of the danger of crossing here. We will have a marshal and warning sign on race day. Cross footbridge and after ¾ miles look for footbridge on left you can follow the Liberty Trail across this to next bridge and climb steep hill (climbed twice on the Haselbury Trail Race). Cross stile and aim more or less in same direction until a stile should be visible to the right of some old buildings. The official Guide route doubles back before the first bridge and can be followed but is easy to miss and was overgrown.  
• From North Perrott after the road, the section to Pipplepen can be rough under foot and not obvious. Take extra care when crossing the railway line.
• Continue onto road, past the farm and at the brow of last hill before it drops into village take path into field on right. We hope to Marshal this.  Follow this to left into a small valley that comes out Opposite the Church Path in village. Take extreme care crossing road at South Perrott. Cross and up to Church, turn left. This should be a safer route than the main road.

Support and Spectating

At Merriott, North Perrott, South Perrott and at the finish.