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Approach to Peterchurch – Trench Royal loop from Tyberton

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Approach to Peterchurch – Trench Royal loop from Tyberton

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Approach to Peterchurch – Trench Royal loop from Tyberton

04:17

15.9km

200m

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: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.03 km

Timberline Wood

Forest

5.40 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

7.13 km

Grave of Private Robert Jones, VC

Highlight • Monument

St Peter's Church is the final resting place of pt Robert Jones VC, who was awarded the highest military honour for his actions at Rorkes Drift. The full story s here - rorkesdriftvc.com/vc/rjones_story.htm

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8.01 km

Approach to Peterchurch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The approach to Peterchurch is a fine bucolic view.

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8.80 km

Trench Royal

Highlight • Structure

The banks may have caved in a little, but it gives this part of Rowland Vaughan's 'Trench Royal' canal a more natural feel, especially in the early sun.

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9.33 km

Restored Section of Rowland Vaughan’s Waterworks

Highlight • Historical Site

Recently restored section of Rowland Vaughan's waterworks that irrigated and improved the land to the west of the River Dore between Peterchurch and Abbey Dore.

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9.92 km

Turnastone Motte

Highlight • Historical Site

10.0 km

Turnastone Old Petrol Station

Highlight • Monument

In the picturesque hamlet of Turnastone, pause to look at England's oldest petrol station. Sadly no longer working but a charming little slice of history!

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10.5 km

St Bartholomew’s Church, Vowchurch

Highlight • Religious Site

St Bartholomew’s sits in a picturesque churchyard on the banks of the River Dore.

The oldest parts of the building are Norman, including a round-headed slit window in the south …

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

5.20 km

1.82 km

1.48 km

917 m

354 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

5.00 km

1.37 km

1.23 km

525 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

31°C

11°C

0 %

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Approach to Peterchurch – Trench Royal loop from Tyberton

Forest Path

Grave of Private Robert Jones, VC

Approach to Peterchurch

Trench Royal

Restored Section of Rowland Vaughan’s Waterworks

Turnastone Motte

Turnastone Old Petrol Station

St Bartholomew’s Church, Vowchurch

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