Ewyas Harold Common, Riverdale and Abbey Dore

This varied and interesting walk takes us to the wide open spaces of Ewyas Harold Common, the settlement of Riverdale (once the site of a workhouse) and Dore Abbey. We head up to the common and follow hard surfaces and a lane before heading across farm fields for some while. We eventually reach the hamlet of Bacton, thereafter a good bit of quiet road walking will lead us to the Riverdale settlement and later orchards. A meandering stream will lead us to Dore Abbey for a possible visit inside. A sharp rise back to the common, which we traverse to a steep drop at the end.  There will be one gate to climb and a stream to leap across (2 foot leap) or wellies or get wet. Also about 20 stiles!