Hoarwithy Bridge – Sellack Suspension Bridge loop from Harewood
Hoarwithy Bridge – Sellack Suspension Bridge loop from Harewood
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Hoarwithy Bridge – Sellack Suspension Bridge loop from Harewood
02:18
8.47km
110m
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: April 16, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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66 m
St Catherine's Church, Hoarwithy
Highlight • Monument
Described as the 'most impressive Victorian church in the country', it was completed in the late 19th century. Built from sandstone, its most prominent feature is its four-storey campanile.
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403 m
Hoarwithy Bridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
2.05 km
King Caple Church and The Tump
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
3.64 km
Sellack Footbridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
3.67 km
Sellack Suspension Bridge
Highlight • Historical Site
Before the bridge was built, a ferry would take residents from bank to bank. However, it has been said that the boatmen could often be cantankerous and refuse passage. This caused one vicar to defiantly cross the Wye on stilts, or so the story goes...
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3.97 km
Sellack Suspension Bridge, St. Tysilio's Church, and The Loughpool Pub
Highlight • Bridge
Refreshment and great food can be found at the Loughpool, a traditional pub in a quaint, timbered cottage. After a day following the Wye's snaking course through the countryside, its rustic charm represents the perfect setting to unwind in.
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3.98 km
St Tysilio’s Church, Sellack
Highlight • Religious Site
Tyslio was the second son of the reigning King of Powys, Brochwel Ysgithrog, and the maternal nephew of the great Abbot Dunod of Bangor Iscoed. He took part in the affairs of Wales during the distressful period at the opening of the 7th century.
Tysilio probably started his career in Trallwng Llywelyn (Welshpool) and afterwards took up residence in Meifod where he studied under Gwyddfarch.
Around 630, Tysilio moved to an island in the Menai Strait, (now called Ynys Tysilio, where he established a hermitage, and preached throughout Ynys Môn for the next seven years. He then returned to Meifod, where he talked the aging abbot out of making a pilgrimage to Rome. Eventually, Tysilio succeeded Gwyddfarch as abbott.
Also of note is the tall narrow spire, which is a feature of several churches in this area - such as Ross, Peterstow and Kings Caple. Many others in Herefordshire have square dumpy towers instead.
Tip by
8.29 km
The New Harp Inn
Highlight • Pub
Tip by
8.47 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.63 km
3.15 km
1.21 km
479 m
Surfaces
3.63 km
1.97 km
1.23 km
847 m
700 m
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