Walking through Hopton Woods

East Radnor Group

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Overview

A lovely walk with views at some points meandering through woods and a stretch on a green lane. A good country walk!
The walk starts from the car park (up a rough but drive able track) above Hopton Castle.
Let’s hope the sun shines.

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:20 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 460.9m / 1512ft
Type:: circular

It is an undulating walk with one steep track before lunch. There are no stiles & the route is mostly dry.

Features

Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 34799 77801
Nearest postcode:: SY7 0QG
what3words:: screeches.folds.press

Start time:: 10:00 am

Hopton Woods car park is on the right

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