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Walk 3300 - The Hergest Ridge from Kington

County/Area   Herefordshire
 & Powys
AuthorPeter Lane
Length8.5 miles / 13.8 km
Ascent1200 feet / 364 metres
Grademoderate

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Starting from the Herefordshire town of Kington this walk explores the high ground of the Hergest Ridge. Using a section of the Offa's Dyke National Trail the walk also features some wonderful views across the Welsh Border country.


 

Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet 201
OS LandrangerSheet 148

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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