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Overview

We head through Long Close Wood on Little Doward to the complex pattern of pathways on Great Doward via Leeping Stocks Nature reserve. We return past King Arthur’s cave and several other caves high above the Wye. 

Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 53403 16338
Nearest postcode:
NP25 3SX
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Start time:
10:00 am

Woodland Trust car park(free) Take the A40 from Ross past Whitchurch and turn left at the junction signposted to Ganarew. Pass the junction to the left and continue straight for 200m. The car park is on the right.

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