Dore Abbey – Ewyas Harold Church loop from Abbey Dore

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Dore Abbey – Ewyas Harold Church loop from Abbey Dore

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Dore Abbey – Ewyas Harold Church loop from Abbey Dore

02:40

9.08km

250m

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: July 31, 2026

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Abbey Dore Church

Highlight • Historical Site

With the stunning backdrop of Wales' Black Mountains, Abbey Dore is a beautifully situated in the evocatively titled Golden Valley. It is home to a former Cistercian abbey, founded in …

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297 m

Dore Abbey

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Once one of the great Cistercian Abbeys of England, today Dore Abbey is used as the Church of the Holy Trinity and St Mary. Founded in 1147, it served the …

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593 m

View over Abbey Dore

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you descend from Ewyas Harold Common, you get a panoramic view of the little village of Abbey Dore with it's magnificent abbey.

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1.85 km

Ewyas Harold Common

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ewyas Harold Common is a fine open space at the top of the ridge between the valleys of the Dulas Brook and the River Dore. A bit muddy in places, but will offer fine views.

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2.54 km

Ewyas Harold Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Nestled in the Golden Valley, Ewyas Harold is a beautiful village with a rich history. The remains of an ancient motte-and-bailey castle remain in the west of the village, though …

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2.60 km

Ewyas Harold

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The centre of the village was recently flooded when the Dulas Brook burst it's banks after torrential rain. Fortunately it looks like the village is recovering.

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2.87 km