Section 11 of 15, Herefordshire Trail
Leintwardine to Richard's Castle
13.8 miles (22.1 km). About 5½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 405 740. Finish: SO 493 696. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 622 m of climbing and 652 m of descent; highest point 308 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Leintwardine.
- Bus stops
- Lion Hotel, 220 m from the start. Directions SO 404 738The Criftins, 370 m from the start. Directions SO 403 744
- Car park
- Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions SO 403 738
Getting back
The section finishes at Richard's Castle. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Orchard Rise, 20 m from the finish. Directions SO 493 696Castle Inn, 180 m from the finish. Directions SO 495 695
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 21%, gravel and tracks 14%; the rest (65%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 37 gates, 2 stream crossings, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 101 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 10.5 miles in.
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