Fownhope, Brockhampton Circular

Leadon Vale Group

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Overview

A circular walk from Fownhope over to Common Hill. We pass through Lea & Pagets Wood (SSSI) crossing to Capler Camp using a section of the Wye Valley Walk taking us through Brockhampton. We will descend to ther River Wye which we then follow back to Fownhope, passing Mansell's Ferry. We will be using footpaths, bridleways and lanes.

Saturday, 23 May 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 283.5m / 930ft
Type:: circular

1 short steep ascent and 1 short steep descent. Poles useful for these sections.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 62231 33855
Nearest postcode:: HR1 4RJ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park at Fownhope Recreation Ground HR1 4RJ

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