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St Margaret's Church – View of the Black Mountains loop from Turnastone

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St Margaret's Church – View of the Black Mountains loop from Turnastone

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St Margaret's Church – View of the Black Mountains loop from Turnastone

01:59

7.13km

130m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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201 m

Turnastone Motte

Highlight • Historical Site

4.17 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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4.74 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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5.76 km

Across the Golden Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.39 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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7.04 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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7.13 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.77 km

1.04 km

204 m

119 m

Surfaces

5.77 km

775 m

470 m

119 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

13°C

52 %

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St Margaret's Church – View of the Black Mountains loop from Turnastone

Turnastone Motte

St Margaret's Church

View of the Black Mountains

Across the Golden Valley

Climb Out of the Valley

Turnastone Old Petrol Station

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