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The Sun and The Lion Pubs – Downton Gorge loop from Leintwardine

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The Sun and The Lion Pubs – Downton Gorge loop from Leintwardine

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The Sun and The Lion Pubs – Downton Gorge loop from Leintwardine

05:23

18.9km

430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Downton Gorge National Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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88 m

The Sun and The Lion Pubs

Highlight • Other

1.33 km

Sunken Lane Near Leintwardine

Highlight • Trail

On the approach to Leintwardine, the trail passes along an ancient sunken lane with high tree lined banks on either side.

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3.50 km

Mountain Pass

8.32 km

River Teme by Downton Castle

Highlight • River

Just downstream of Downton Castle, the Teme runs through a winding wooded section, and there are a few open views such as this one.

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9.10 km

View of Downton Castle

Highlight • Castle

Another view of the imposing Downton Castle, seen from the Herefordshire Trail that runs directly beneath it.

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9.37 km

Downton Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful gorge where the River Teme cuts through a limestone ridge. The area is National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

It is one of the …

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9.39 km

View of Downton Castle and Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The magnificent bridge marks the end of the Downton Gorge, and you can just about get a view of both the bridge and the castle. The gorge is not open …

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9.90 km

Downton Gorge National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

11.1 km

View of the Valley Between Burrington and Downton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another example of the tree covered ridges of the hills between Burrington and Downton, with farm land between.

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13.2 km

Burrington Bridge Over the River Teme

Highlight • Historical Site

Grade 2 listed Burrington Bridge over the River Teme.

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

4.48 km

3.67 km

3.06 km

1.74 km

558 m

Surfaces

6.73 km

4.83 km

3.51 km

2.92 km

348 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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The Sun and The Lion Pubs – Downton Gorge loop from Leintwardine

The Sun and The Lion Pubs

Sunken Lane Near Leintwardine

River Teme by Downton Castle

View of Downton Castle

Downton Gorge

View of Downton Castle and Bridge

View of the Valley Between Burrington and Downton

Burrington Bridge Over the River Teme

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