Section 6 of 15, Herefordshire Trail
Abbey Dore to Peterchurch
7.7 miles (12.4 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 386 303. Finish: SO 346 383. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 204 m of climbing and 169 m of descent; highest point 237 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Abbey Dore.
- Bus stops
- Village Hall, 320 m from the start. Directions SO 385 306Southview, 410 m from the start. Directions SO 384 306
Getting back
The section finishes at Peterchurch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Community Centre, 90 m from the finish. Directions SO 346 384Crossways, 120 m from the finish. Directions SO 347 382
Planning the Herefordshire Trail
- Planning the whole trail: visitherefordshire.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Herefordshire Trail Guide Book (second edition).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 46%, paved or flagged 13%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 24 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 25 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 71 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 2.4 miles in.
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