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Backbury Hill and Scutterdine Quarry via the Three Choirs Way

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Overview

From the old quarry at Swardon, we climb Backbury Hill with panoramic views of the city of Hereford and beyond. We follow the Three Choirs Way through Haugh Wood, find a few lime kilns, take a look at the geology of Scutterdine and meet up with the Dragon's Trail at Mordiford. We return via Marion's Hill and The Pendlehopes to Swardon.

A short walk for a winter's day.

Saturday, 10 February 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

Meet at Wilton Road car park in Ross-on-Wye at 9:10am, if you would like to car share. Please note that parking is limited at the quarry.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 57803 38538
Nearest postcode:
HR1 4EJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park at Swardon Quarry (car sharing is recommended). Make your way to Prior’s Frome via Hereford or Fownhope. From Prior’s Frome take the signed Checkley - Woolhope Road and after 600m, the lay-by is on the right at the top of the rise, as the road bends to the left. Please note: The post code is not exact for this car park.

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