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West Midlands Region

Backney Bridge loop from Ross-on-Wye — Wye Valley

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Backney Bridge loop from Ross-on-Wye — Wye Valley

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4.7

(11)

65

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Backney Bridge loop from Ross-on-Wye — Wye Valley

02:12

8.56km

40m

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: June 11, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Wye Valley AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

271 m

St Mary's Priory Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary's was founded as a Benedictine priory in 1075 but what remains today dates mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. The church, which is Grade II-listed, has some wonderful stained glass windows from the 1880s.

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2

4.31 km

Backney Bridge Ruins

Highlight • Structure

The remains of an old railway bridge in Herefordshire have a deep history that still stands today.

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B

8.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.12 km

3.11 km

666 m

478 m

204 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

2.38 km

725 m

548 m

343 m

134 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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Trail Reviews

November 2, 2024, EBO South Midlands Recce - Ross-on-Wye River walk

This was a brilliant walk full of weird and wonderful things! Herefordshire is a beautiful county and Ross has such an interesting history.