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Trench Royal – Approach to Peterchurch loop from Turnastone

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Trench Royal – Approach to Peterchurch loop from Turnastone

Easy

4.8

(4)

15

hikers

Trench Royal – Approach to Peterchurch loop from Turnastone

01:25

5.58km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.01 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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2

1.80 km

Approach to Peterchurch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The approach to Peterchurch is a fine bucolic view.

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3

2.78 km

St Peter's Church, Peterchurch

Highlight • Religious Site

On the banks of the River Dore in Herefordshire's beautiful Golden Valley, Peterchurch is a gloriously located village for hillwalking. There are numerous trails that head into the woodland to …

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4

2.91 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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5

5.11 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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B

5.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.05 km

757 m

657 m

597 m

524 m

Surfaces

2.16 km

1.67 km

822 m

757 m

177 m

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