Getting There
Leave the A1(M) at Junction 45 and take the A64, signed Leeds. Northbound – get into the extreme left hand lane to get onto the slip road to the A64, signed Leeds.
At the roundabout take the 2nd exit, A64 signed Leeds. Continue on the A64 to reach the Fox and Grapes on the left side of the road.
Return to A1(M) Junction 42
Turn right out of the car park, onto the A64, which takes you straight back to the A1(M).
The Fox and Grapes
Look for the public footpath post to the right of the pub, looking from the front.
Follow the footpath to the right of a fence, and don't be put off by the undergrowth at the start as it quickly dies away.
The path bends half-left, so aim for the yellow topped post that is clearly visible. In fact, all the footpath signs on this route are exceptionally clear and easy to follow.
Climb over the stile and head towards the first of two chunky yellow poles, across the field.
After the second pole, go through the gate at the end of the field and cross the lane (now part of the national cycle route system) to follow the next waymarker, to your right, pointing you to the left into the next field.
Follow the path through the field and soon you'll be walking with the woodland surrounding Potterton Hall on your right. The area is rich in rabbits.
At the yellow topped pole at the end of this field, climb the stile and enter the next field, with Becca Home Farm ahead.
The path continues towards the farm but we turned around here, at the 20 minute walk point.
Reverse your route to return to the Fox and Grapes.
Facilities
Car park at Fox and Grapes. This is a large food-oriented pub/eatery where meals are available all day. Dogs are not permitted inside, but are welcome at the tables outside to the rear of the building. Smokers are also confined to these tables.