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Allensmore walks
Little Dewchurch to Peterstow
AONB
6.77 mi
+427 ft
-715 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Little Dewchurch (Herefordshire)
Linear walk from Little Dewchurch through rich red sandstone country to one of Herefordshire’s finest Victorian churches at Hoarwithy. The walk passes through King’s Caple to the Wye at Sellack Bridge and onward to Upper Grove Common and finally across fields to Peterstow. Mostly on paths with some country lanes.
From Pengethly to Harewood End
4.54 mi
+364 ft
-318 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Herefordshire
The walk descends through beautiful parkland beneath Pengethley Manor Hotel, originating from the 16th century, to Hentland Church and through to Hoarwithy, where there’s a public house with a shop and post office.
Day 8 of the Brecon Beacons Way - Llantony to Abergavenny Station
Association / Club / Walk leader13.53 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,743 ft
8h 10
Moderate
Departure from Crucorney (Monmouthshire)
The route goes south from Llantony Priory over Hatterall Hill, where it joins the Offa’s Dyke for 4.5km, down to the village of Llanvihangel Crucorney, which has an inn that dates back to the 11th century and up The Skirrid (also known as Holy Mountain), which rises to 486m. Finally, the route finds its way into Abergavenny and terminates at the station.
Mills, Hills and Manors
5.02 mi
+942 ft
-919 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Walford (Herefordshire)
Through woodlands on tracks and pathways climbing to the ancient Chase Hill iron age hill fort with fine views to Goodrich Castle and the Wye Valley.
Huntsham Bridge and Yat Rock
4.69 mi
+436 ft
-420 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A wide meander of the Wye followed with Yat Rock as a highlight.
Symonds Yat
2.85 mi
+82 ft
-79 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A circular walk on good surfaces, mainly level along the beautiful Wye Valley at Symonds Yat. The River Wye seen from the world famous viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock forms an almost complete loop. The river here flows 31⁄2 miles yet progresses less then 1⁄4 mile towards the Severn. This walk starts below Symonds Yat Rock in the steep sided, wooded gorge at the pleasant village of Symonds Yat East.
Huntsham Hill and Yat Rock
2.54 mi
+541 ft
-531 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
Short alternative route to the viewpoint of Yat Rock.
Goodrich Castle and Welsh Bicknor
10.98 mi
+981 ft
-965 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A long walk full of interest with lengthy riverside sections.
Biblins and the Wye
2.84 mi
+210 ft
-213 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A short level walk along both sides of the River Wye, crossing the suspension bridge at Biblins.
Biblins, Monmouth and the Wye
10.56 mi
+348 ft
-338 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
An extended level walk along both sides of the River Wye, with an opportunity to explore the historic border town of Monmouth.
Symonds Yat Rock
1.09 mi
+476 ft
-472 ft
0h 55
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A short but energetic climb to a stunning viewpoint over the Wye Valley.
King Arthur’s Cave
3.90 mi
+535 ft
-531 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A walk through the woods to a local landmark, returning along the Wye Riverbank.
Head for the Hillforts
7.72 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
Follow in the footsteps of the Wye Tourists down to the Wye. Cross the river at the Biblins visiting Little Doward Hillfort, King Arthur’s Cave and New Weir Forge. Return on the hand ferry at Symonds Yat West.
Yat Rock
1.62 mi
+417 ft
-410 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
A steep descent and ascent from the car park at Yat Rock to the River Wye at Symonds Yat East.
Ysgyryd Fawr (The Skirrid) near Abergavenny
Visorando Member2.81 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,004 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Llantilio Pertholey (Monmouthshire)
The Skirrid (Ysgyryd Fawr) is a solitary hill rising from the countryside to the east of Abergavenny. This walk takes the most direct route to the summit and includes a steep ascent. The return route takes through pleasat woodland on the western flank of the hill.
English Bicknor
3.55 mi
+541 ft
-538 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
Dramatic cliffs, superb views and riverside walking with a wrapping of internationally protected woodlands and sprinkling of industrial ruins.
Kington to Small Breeds Farm and Owl Centre, Kington
3.56 mi
+246 ft
-246 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Kington (Herefordshire)
A gentle walk to the south of Kington offering fine views. This walk can be muddy in places and there is one short but steep climb. The route involves a mixture of stiles and gates.
Park Wood And Offa's Dyke, Kington
5.52 mi
+827 ft
-827 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Kington (Herefordshire)
This walk passes through the recreation ground, up through Park Wood, with a steady climb to Hergest Ridge, with its superb views of the Black Mountains and Bradnor Hill. The optional loop round the old racetrack provides outstanding 360 degree views.
Bradnor Hill from Kington Golf Course, Kington
3.10 mi
+505 ft
-515 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Kington Rural (Herefordshire)
A walk up to and around Bradnor Hill, circuiting the highest golf course in England which affords magnificent 360 degree views over Herefordshire and Wales. This walk crosses and goes close to Kington Golf Course: be prepared to wait and give way to golfers.
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- Blakemere
- Bodenham
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- Breinton
- Bridge Sollers
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- Brobury with Monnington on Wye
- Burghill
- Byford
- Callow
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- Clehonger
- Credenhill
- Dewsall
- Dinedor
- Dinmore
- Dulas
- Eaton Bishop
- Ewyas Harold
- Felton
- Garway
- Grafton
- Hampton Bishop
- Harewood
- Haywood
- Hentland
- Hereford
- Holme Lacy
- Holmer & Shelwick
- Kenchester
- Kentchurch
- Kilpeck
- King's Pyon
- Kings Caple
- Kingstone
- Kinnersley
- Letton
- Little Birch
- Little Dewchurch
- Llancillo
- Llandinabo
- Llangarron
- Llanwarne
- Longtown
- Lower Bullingham
- Lugwardine
- Madley
- Mansell Gamage
- Mansell Lacy
- Marden
- Marstow
- Moccas
- Moreton on Lugg
- Much Birch
- Much Dewchurch
- Newton
- Norton Canon
- Orcop
- Pencoyd
- Peterchurch
- Peterstow
- Pipe and Lyde
- Preston on Wye
- Preston Wynne
- Rowlstone
- Sarnesfield
- Sellack
- St. Margarets
- St. Weonards
- Staunton on Wye
- Stretton Sugwas
- Sutton
- Thruxton
- Tretire with Michaelchurch
- Turnastone
- Tyberton
- Vowchurch
- Walterstone
- Wellington
- Weobley
- Withington
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