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The Mynde – Kilpeck Castle loop from Much Dewchurch

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The Mynde – Kilpeck Castle loop from Much Dewchurch

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The Mynde – Kilpeck Castle loop from Much Dewchurch

04:26

16.1km

260m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

Bryngwyn Hill Wood

Forest

2.30 km

The Mynde

Highlight • Historical Site

Mynde House is very impressive, a massive white faced building, overlooking the lake. Parts of the house date back to the 12th century. Details of the history and the park can be found here - herefordshirepast.co.uk/buildings/the-myndemynde-housemynde-park-history

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10.3 km

Kilpeck Church and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Nestled in classic border country, Kilpeck is a pleasant Herefordshire village. Part of the Welsh Kingdom of Ergyng until the 9th century, it became part of Archenfield after the Norman …

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10.6 km

Kilpeck Castle

Highlight • Castle

There isn't much left of Kilpeck Castel, but there is enough to give you a sense of its situation and what it must have been like. It does offer fine …

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11.9 km

Rickety Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is not quite as bad as the previous one, but it is not far behind it, so please take care. Again it is quite a big drop underneath.

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12.1 km

Garway Hill

Highlight • Summit

You don't get many views of Garway Hill on this route until you almost reach Kilpeck due to other lower hills getting in the way. This view does hint at things to come on the next section.

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12.5 km

Rickety Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Not so much a highlight as a warning. This bridge is in quite a state, some of the handrails are missing and some of the planks making up the deck …

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13.5 km

View of Mynde Park and Bryngwyn Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The track to the west of the Mynde gives a fine view back to the house itself and to Bryngwyn Hill beyond, showing what a fine setting Mynde Park has.

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15.8 km

Estate Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This rather fine bridge has fallen into disrepair, but it still worthy of a look.

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.19 km

966 m

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

2.59 km

1.33 km

619 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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The Mynde – Kilpeck Castle loop from Much Dewchurch

The Mynde

Kilpeck Church and Castle Ruins

Kilpeck Castle

Rickety Bridge

Garway Hill

Rickety Bridge

View of Mynde Park and Bryngwyn Hill

Estate Bridge

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