Brampton Abbotts circular walk

Ross-on-Wye Group

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Overview

Enjoy the Wye in wintertime, passing the old railway bridge at Backney and walking through Townsend Farm. The return route joins the Herefordshire trail at Brampton Abbots Church.

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:: 104.9m / 344ft
Type:: circular

Booking essential. Bring a mid morning snack

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 59541 24078
Nearest postcode:: HR9 5JA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at the canoe launch close to the Riverside Cafe in Ross-on-Wye. Road parking is available on Wye Street for up to 4 hours, or park all day for £1 at Wilton Road car park.

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