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Endless Views from Hergest Ridge

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  • Take in breathtaking views of the Welsh borderlands on the Hergest Ridge Walk, a scenic route of rolling hills and heather moorlands.
    Take in breathtaking views of the Welsh borderlands on the Hergest Ridge Walk, a scenic route of rolling hills and heather moorlands.
    Photo: Trish Henderson, Visit Herefordshire

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    This is real walking country, trek along the border between England and Wales, drinking in the magnificent 360-degree views, which are only interrupted by the occasional grazing wild pony!
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    Distance 11.5 km
    3:10 h
    307 m
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    423 m
    159 m
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    Asphalt 26.63%Dirt road 4.84%Forested/wild trail 6.33%Path 42%Road 8.45%Unknown 11.72%
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    3.1 km
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    4.8 km
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    Starting at Mill Street or High Street car park the first couple of miles head gently up a hill, nothing too onerous but enough to get the heart working. You will pass Hergest Croft Gardens on your left which is worth a stop (open from March til end October).

    As you approach the common, following Offa's Dyke Path, you will find yourself surrounded by wild and unspoilt land, with sheep and wild ponies for company. Look out in all directions, you'll see across to Mid-Wales and vast swathes of gorgeous Herefordshire countryside.

    After reaching the trig point descend southwards until reaching the road. The return leg to Kington follows open countryside and crosses fields. You'll pass a motte and bailey - a quick clamber up reminds you that these historic sites always deliver a cracking view. Then it's back down to Kington, and why not warm up with a meal at The Stagg at Titley, a renowned gastro pub just a short drive away.

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    SO 29555 56569
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    52.202832, -3.032199
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    52°12'10.2"N 3°01'55.9"W
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    30U 497799 5783598
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11.5 km
    Duration
    3:10 h
    Ascent
    307 m
    Descent
    307 m
    Highest point
    423 m
    Lowest point
    159 m
    Round trip Scenic Family-friendly Flora Fauna Suitable for strollers

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