Page 8 - Herefordshire Walking Festival Programme 2022
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A Confusion of Mortimers'
Sunday, 19th June, 2022. 10.30am to 3.00pm
Following country lanes and footpaths, going through woodlands before picking up the Herefordshire Trail to the ruined castle of Richards Castle for a packed lunch. Return through fields to Orleton Church with connections to Roger Mortimer of Wigmore.
Tea/Coffee and cake has been arranged at the end, included in the price.
Distance 6.5 miles Meet Orleton Map Ref E3 Organiser Philip Hume
Cost Adult £10.50 Child FREE
Walk 7
Walk 8
Catch the 44 bus to Hoarwithy and follow one of the most scenic sections of the Herefordshire Trail. Taking in Hoarwithy, Kings Caple and Sellack Churches, over the Sellack Suspension Footbridge, crossing the River Wye, continue through Ross On Wye Cider orchards and Bridstow before arriving back into Ross.
Herefordshire Trail Section 3: Hoarwithy to Ross on Wye
Monday, 20th June, 2022. 9.20am to 2.00pm
Distance 8 miles Meet Ross on Wye Map Ref F/G10 Organiser Leominster Walkers Are Welcome
Cost Adult £6.00 Child FREE
The Olchon Horseshoe
Walk 9
Traverse the narrow Cat’s Back ridge before walking over moorland to Hay Bluff and wonderful views of Mid Wales. Descend to the Gospel Pass before climbing Lord Hereford’s Knob. Descend to the beautiful Capel Y ffin before a steep ascent of the Hatterall ridge to the lovely Olchon Valley.
Distance 13 miles Meet Craswall Map Ref A/B8 Organiser Exploring Herefordshire
Cost Adult £6.00 Child FREE
Monday, 20th June, 2022. 9.30am to 5.00pm
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