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Climb Out of the Valley – Across the Golden Valley loop from Turnastone

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Climb Out of the Valley – Across the Golden Valley loop from Turnastone

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Climb Out of the Valley – Across the Golden Valley loop from Turnastone

02:52

10.5km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

Turnastone Motte

Highlight • Historical Site

1.80 km

Climb Out of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The hillsides give fine views across the Golden Valley, which is one of the most picturesque parts of Herefordshire.

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2.43 km

Across the Golden Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of the hill above White House Wood affords wonderful views.

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3.45 km

View of the Black Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

The hilltop above St Margret's gives a fine open view to the long ridge of the Black Mountains, Hay Bluff is pictured here.

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4.02 km

St Margaret's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Margaret's is a simple Norman church that stands proud on the hillside at 800 feet (244 m). Its position gives it grandstand views of the Herefordshire Plain, the rolling …

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9.38 km

Turnastone Old Petrol Station

Highlight • Monument

In the picturesque hamlet of Turnastone, pause to look at England's oldest petrol station. Sadly no longer working but a charming little slice of history!

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10.0 km

Restored Section of Rowland Vaughan’s Waterworks

Highlight • Historical Site

Recently restored section of Rowland Vaughan's waterworks that irrigated and improved the land to the west of the River Dore between Peterchurch and Abbey Dore.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

2.56 km

2.12 km

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.58 km

2.15 km

1.16 km

985 m

634 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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70 %

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Climb Out of the Valley – Across the Golden Valley loop from Turnastone

Turnastone Motte

Climb Out of the Valley

Across the Golden Valley

View of the Black Mountains

St Margaret's Church

Turnastone Old Petrol Station

Restored Section of Rowland Vaughan’s Waterworks

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