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Upper Lugg Valley Walk

66 km / 41 miles

Herefs, Powys
A 41-mile route, produced by David Milton, which follows the River Lugg from Leominster to the source of the river on Pool Hill, above Llangunllo.

The walk, described in four stages, visits Presteigne, Kinsham and Monaughty, uses valley and hill paths through the fine country of the Welsh Marches. There is also a rail link between the start and finish of the walk, via Craven Arms.

The guidebook includes interesting local history and poems by the author.


Details:

Path Type: Other Paths
Start:
SO502589 - Leominster station, Herefs
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Finish:
SO209731 - Llangunllo station, Powys
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Open Date: 2005

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook: Upper Lugg Valley Walk (Meridian Books - 2005)

Maps:

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Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:

Hostel Accommodation: Leominster YHA, The Old Priory, Leominster, Herefordshire < 1 Km

Connected Paths:

National Trails (England & Wales): Glyndwr's Way/Llwybr Glyndwr National Trail; Offa's Dyke Path National Trail
Paths Marked on OS mapping: Mortimer Trail
Other Paths: Birmingham and Aberystwyth Walk; Black and White Village Trail; Elan Valley Way; Herefordshire Trail; Hope House Way; Radnor Forest Ride; Riversides Way
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Downloads:

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Route Profile:

66.0 Km (41.0 miles)
1,643 m (5,390 ft) ascent
498 m (1,634 ft)  maximum height