Section 7 of 15, Herefordshire Trail
Peterchurch to Whitney-on-Wye
10.4 miles (16.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 346 383. Finish: SO 265 472. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 375 m of climbing and 429 m of descent; highest point 318 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Peterchurch.
- Bus stops
- Community Centre, 90 m from the start. Directions SO 346 384Crossways, 120 m from the start. Directions SO 347 382
- Car park
- Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions SO 344 386
Getting back
The section finishes at Whitney-on-Wye. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Church, 310 m from the finish. Directions SO 267 474Boat Inn, 360 m from the finish. Directions SO 268 473
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 38%, paved or flagged 33%; the rest (28%) isn't recorded.
About 35% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 11 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 14 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 118 m in a kilometre (1 in 8), starting 4.3 miles in.
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