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Trench Royal – Approach to Peterchurch loop from Turnastone

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Trench Royal – Approach to Peterchurch loop from Turnastone

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5.0

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Trench Royal – Approach to Peterchurch loop from Turnastone

01:25

5.58km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Trench Royal

Highlight • Structure

The banks may have caved in a little, but it gives this part of Rowland Vaughan's 'Trench Royal' canal a more natural feel, especially in the early sun.

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1.80 km

Approach to Peterchurch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The approach to Peterchurch is a fine bucolic view.

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2.78 km

St Peter's Church, Peterchurch

Highlight • Religious Site

On the banks of the River Dore in Herefordshire's beautiful Golden Valley, Peterchurch is a gloriously located village for hillwalking. There are numerous trails that head into the woodland to …

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2.91 km

Grave of Private Robert Jones, VC

Highlight • Monument

St Peter's Church is the final resting place of pt Robert Jones VC, who was awarded the highest military honour for his actions at Rorkes Drift. The full story s here - rorkesdriftvc.com/vc/rjones_story.htm

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5.11 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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5.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

746 m

721 m

609 m

472 m

Surfaces

2.19 km

1.72 km

746 m

733 m

174 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

6°C

77 %

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Trench Royal – Approach to Peterchurch loop from Turnastone

Trench Royal

Approach to Peterchurch

St Peter's Church, Peterchurch

Grave of Private Robert Jones, VC

Restored Section of Rowland Vaughan’s Waterworks

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