Section 4 of 15, Herefordshire Trail
Little Dewchurch to Bagwyllydiart
9.3 miles (15 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 533 318. Finish: SO 444 268. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 383 m of climbing and 331 m of descent; highest point 209 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Little Dewchurch.
- Bus stops
- Village Hall, 10 m from the start. Directions SO 533 318Little Dewchurch, 230 m from the start. Directions SO 531 319Carey Turn, 560 m from the start. Directions SO 537 314
- Car parks
- Car park, 20 m from the start. Directions SO 533 318Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions SO 529 317
Getting back
The section finishes at Bagwyllydiart.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Saddlebow Common, 2.1 km away (Directions).
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 52%, paved or flagged 20%; the rest (27%) isn't recorded.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 36 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 21 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 59 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 7.5 miles in.
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