Section 5 of 15, Herefordshire Trail
Bagwyllydiart to Abbey Dore
9.1 miles (14.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 444 268. Finish: SO 386 303. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 408 m of climbing and 528 m of descent; highest point 366 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bagwyllydiart.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Saddlebow Common, 2.1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Abbey Dore. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Village Hall, 320 m from the finish. Directions SO 385 306Southview, 410 m from the finish. Directions SO 384 306
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: paved or flagged 45%, earth, rock and mud 15%; the rest (37%) isn't recorded.
About 44% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 21 stiles, 10 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 107 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 0.4 miles in.
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