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From Pengethly to Harewood End
AONB
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.
Little Dewchurch to Peterstow
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.
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.
May Hill and Newent Woods
Visorando Member
4.63 mi
+722 ft
-728 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Aston Ingham (Herefordshire)
This circular walk first leads to a great viewpoint from May Hill before you follow a section of Wysis Way and quiet paths in Newent Woods.
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.
Huntsham Bridge and Yat Rock
Association / Club / Walk leader4.69 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.
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.
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.
Wellington Heath and Bosbury Loop
6.28 mi
+397 ft
-377 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Wellington Heath (Herefordshire)
Circuit through a variety orchards and soft fruit fields plus the quaint village of Bosbury with views across the Herefordshire countryside to the hills beyond. Relatively easy.
Symonds Yat via Biblins
5.75 mi
+669 ft
-676 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
The most straightforward route to and from Symonds Yat, featuring an old mine, a significant riverside stretch and of course the classic viewpoint of Symonds Yat. Look out for Peregrine Falcons and Goshawks overhead.
Staunton & English Bicknor
11.47 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,283 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
Featuring the impressive Suck Stone and Near Hearkening Rocks, two medieval churches, a lengthy section along the Wye, the Yat Rock viewpoint and a quiet stream valley, this walk offers an in-depth introduction to the landscapes of the Forest of Dean.
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- Aconbury
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- Aston Ingham
- Aylton
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- Bartestree
- Blaisdon
- Bolstone
- Bosbury
- Brampton Abbotts
- Bridstow
- Brockhampton
- Callow
- Canon Frome
- Castle Frome
- Cinderford
- Coddington
- Dinedor
- Donnington
- Dormington
- Drybrook
- Dymock
- Eggleton
- English Bicknor
- Forest of Dean
- Fownhope
- Ganarew
- Goodrich
- Gorsley and Kilcot
- Grafton
- Hampton Bishop
- Harewood
- Hentland
- Hereford
- Holme Lacy
- Holmer & Shelwick
- Hope Mansell
- How Caple
- Huntley
- Kempley
- Kings Caple
- Lea
- Ledbury
- Linton
- Little Birch
- Little Dewchurch
- Little Marcle
- Littledean
- Llandinabo
- Llangarron
- Llanwarne
- Longhope
- Lower Bullingham
- Lugwardine
- Lydbrook
- Marstow
- Mitcheldean
- Mordiford
- Much Birch
- Much Marcle
- Munsley
- Newent
- Oxenhall
- Pencoyd
- Peterstow
- Pipe and Lyde
- Pixley
- Putley
- Ross-on-Wye
- Ruardean
- Sellack
- Sollers Hope
- Stoke Edith
- Stretton Grandison
- Sutton
- Tarrington
- Taynton
- Tretire with Michaelchurch
- Upton Bishop
- Walford
- Wellington Heath
- Welsh Bicknor
- Welsh Newton
- Westbury-on-Severn
- Westhide
- Weston Beggard
- Weston under Penyard
- Whitchurch
- Withington
- Woolhope
- Yarkhill
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