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UK: South East and East Midlands: Midshires Way

The Midshires Way is a 225 mile (360km) long distance route from The Ridgeway near Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, though Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Stockport. The Derbyshire and Stockport sections are not presently open to riders, although the leaflet pack advises that it is planned to create a bridleway path to complete the route. The Midshires Way in Buckinghamshire follows Swan's Way.

Status: Open to riders south of the Derbyshire border.

Promotion

A pack of leaflets describing the route is available from the following authorities. Each one also produces a leaflet covering the section of the route in their area. A telephone call to check the price of any publication is well advised before writing.

Planning and Transportation Department, Buckinghamshire County Council, County Hall, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 1UY. Telephone: (01296) 395000.

Northamptonshire Countryside Services, Northamptonshire County Council, 9 Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP. Telephone: (01604) 237220.

Planning and Transportation Department, Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RJ. Telephone: (01533) 657091.

Planning and Economic Development Department, Nottinghamshire County Council, Trent Bridge House, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6BJ. Telephone: (01602) 774394.

Planning and Highways Department, Derbyshire County Council, County Offices, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3AG. Telephone: (01629) 580000 Ext 7127.

Peak Park Joint Planning Board, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE4 1AE. Telephone: (01629) 814321.

Leisure Services Division, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Town Hall, Stockport SK1 3XE. Telephone: 0161-474 4420.

Further Information
This route links to The Arthingworth Loops, in Northamptonshire.

Acknowledgements
The financial assistance of the Countryside Commission and the East Midlands Council for Sport and Recreation towards this project is gratefully acknowledged. The assistance of the British Horse Society, Cyclists' Touring Club and the Rambers' Association is also gratefully acknowledged.