Hergest Ridge, Castle Twts, Park Wood

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Farm machinery, a pond and some walkers.

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Overview

Post Christmas ramble over Hergest Ridge on Offa's Dyke Path. Taking the lower route back we'll come off the Ridge past The Bage. We return via Castle Twts (a quick climb up & down if wished), then Park Wood & back to the start.

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 334.7m / 1098ft
Type:: circular

Open access walking over Hergest Ridge. A bit of lane walking and some farmland to cross. Likely to be wet underfoot and probably muddy in parts. If the weather is kind, views will be good.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 28034 56751
Nearest postcode:: HR5 3EJ
what3words:: bleach.wimp.legal

Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking in Ridgebourne Lane. This is quite narrow so park carefully.

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