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The Riverside Inn – Pokehouse Wood loop from Aymestrey

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The Riverside Inn – Pokehouse Wood loop from Aymestrey

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The Riverside Inn – Pokehouse Wood loop from Aymestrey

02:12

7.61km

180m

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 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23 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 produce and beautiful tasty flavours. Not many places have nettle cake on the menu for dessert with clotted cream ice-cream yum yum. If your ever in the area I couldn't recommend dining here enough.

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906 m

Pokehouse Wood

Highlight • Natural

As well as being a marvellous little woodland to explore, Pokehouse Wood has some beguiling folklore attached to it. It is thought that 'Poke' is derived from 'Puck', the up-to-no-good imp of English legend.

In days gone by, Pokehouse Wood grew a reputation for travellers and young maidens losing their way or being led astray by something, or someone, that lived among the trees. In order to warn travellers when dark was approaching, the bell at Aymestrey Church was rang before sunset every day. This was at the behest of a concerned local who donated his own money to make this happen and protect the people.

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2.42 km

Croft Castle Woodland

Highlight • Forest

Lots of work being put in here, it will be great to see it in all its glory when completed.

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4.38 km

View of the Malvern Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's hilly either way you approach this viewpoint, but that effort is thoroughly worth it, when you are treated to such gorgeous views. Its windy and exposed, so be prepared for that drop in temperature, thankfully I had a flask of tea and National Trust flapjack on hand to keep us smiling.

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7.45 km

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 hilly woodland of the Mortimer Forest and the wider Welsh Marches region. To the north east are Croft Ambrey's Iron Age earth embankments and to the west are the wooded flanks of Mere Hill Wood.

There's a choice of accommodation in the village, with the 16th-century, black and white timbered Riverside Country Inn boasting excellent food as well as cosy rooms. There are also lodges and a holiday park in the village, as well as further options in the surrounding countryside.

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7.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.54 km

1.28 km

836 m

609 m

354 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

1.28 km

964 m

802 m

583 m

481 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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The Riverside Inn – Pokehouse Wood loop from Aymestrey

The Riverside Inn

Pokehouse Wood

Croft Castle Woodland

View of the Malvern Hills

Aymestrey Village and Riverside Country Inn

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