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Garway Hill summit – Skenfrith Castle loop from Skenfrith

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Garway Hill summit – Skenfrith Castle loop from Skenfrith

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Garway Hill summit – Skenfrith Castle loop from Skenfrith

07:05

23.5km

730m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.31 km

Skirrid Fawr and Sugar Loaf in the distance

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you climb Garway Hill, the views south open up, and you can see the distant Skirrid Fawr and Sugarloaf Mountain prominantly.

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6.84 km

Garway Hill summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Garway Hill is a 1,200-foot (366 m) summit in Herefordshire, England. It has a trig-pointed summit and is a UK listed Marilyn. The views from the top are fantastic, with …

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7.30 km

Wooded Trail, North Side of Garway Hill

Highlight • Trail

The descent route on the north side of Garway hill is excellent, being a bosky path with loss covered trees and good walking underfoot.

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9.20 km

Burnt House Wood

Forest

11.6 km

Kentchurch Court and St. Mary's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Below the gentle slopes of the surrounding hills, Kentchurch is a lovely village by the River Monnow in Herefordshire. According to some, it was the home of the legendary Jack …

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12.5 km

Kentchurch Court Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The imposing Gatehouse for Kentchurch Court, some distance from the Court itself.

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14.8 km

Grosmont Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Grosmont is a one of the "Three Castles of Gwent" a trio of strongholds (also including Skenfrith and White Castle).

The original earth-and-timber stronghold was built on a "gros mont" …

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21.4 km

Coed y Pwll

Forest

23.0 km

St. Bridget's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Bridget's is a super quaint church in Skenfrith village, right next door to the equally charming Skenfrith Castle. It was built in 1207, and it is reputed to be …

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23.2 km

Skenfrith Castle

Highlight • Castle

Skenfrith is a Norman castle redeveloped by a later owner in 1219. It's a National Trust property with free entry.

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23.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

6.19 km

5.90 km

2.49 km

646 m

Surfaces

7.09 km

5.79 km

4.40 km

3.53 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

29°C

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Garway Hill summit – Skenfrith Castle loop from Skenfrith

Skirrid Fawr and Sugar Loaf in the distance

Garway Hill summit

Wooded Trail, North Side of Garway Hill

Kentchurch Court and St. Mary's Church

Kentchurch Court Gatehouse

Grosmont Castle Ruins

St. Bridget's Church

Skenfrith Castle

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