Woolhope & Haugh Wood

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Overview

Celebrate the start of Christmas week with a hike through this lovely part of Herefordshire. The route will include a stretch along the Marcle Hill ridge with expansive views, pass through Haugh Wood and sections of the Wye Valley Walk, and almost certainly offer some festive mistletoe! We will visit the cosy pub in Woolhope for some eggnog (or local cider) at the end of the walk...

Sunday, 21 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 475m / 1558ft
Type:: circular

Lift share option from Selly Oak station - contact the walk leader by the day before for this

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 61149 35706
Nearest postcode:: HR1 4QP
what3words:: layers.inclines.offshore

Start time:: 10:00 am

Outside the Crown Inn at Woolhope

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