The Riverside Inn – Pixie Path loop from Aymestrey

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Aymestrey

The Riverside Inn – Pixie Path loop from Aymestrey

Moderate

4.1

(7)

hikers

The Riverside Inn – Pixie Path loop from Aymestrey

02:50

10.2km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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469 m

The Riverside Inn

Highlight • Pub

An absolute delight to stay and dine at this lovely Inn. The staff were amazing and we both said it was the best Sunday dinner we'd ever had with local …

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644 m

Aymestrey Village and Riverside Country Inn

Highlight • Settlement

On the banks of the River Lugg, nestled deep in the heart of North Herefordshire's Marches, is the lovely village of Aymestrey. This is an ideal base for exploring the …

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1.51 km

Garden House Wood

Forest

3.48 km

Kootenay Trail Along the Lugg Valley

Highlight • Trail

4.46 km

Lyepole Bridge Over the River Lugg

Highlight • Bridge

Pretty little bridge over the River Lugg

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4.83 km

Bicycle Dismount Point on Steep Grass Lane

Highlight • Rest Area

This narrow steep grass lane (100m) leads out from wood to county lane.

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5.46 km

Pixie Path

Highlight • Trail

Such a pretty way up.

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6.15 km

Views After Exiting Shobdon Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

really steep section downhill after this

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.05 km

2.24 km

2.05 km

1.96 km

538 m

326 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

3.05 km

1.85 km

538 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

19°C

11°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 6, 2024,Aymestrey – Pixie Path. loop from Aymestrey

Another beautiful walk straight from the Riverside Inn where we stayed. An easily navigated route that goes through the Lugg Valley through the 3 woods of Sned wood, Shobdon wood and Blackthorn wood. A highly recommended route. The food at the Inn was an absolute taste sensation and we could see why it gets such good reviews. A lovely base …