Madley is a village situated in rural Herefordshire, England, characterized by its classic English countryside with rolling hills, lush fields, and quiet lanes. The landscape is a mosaic of small fields, ancient hedgerows, and wooded hills, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. This area offers opportunities for several sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more. Madley's location within Herefordshire provides access to a network of routes suitable for exploring the region's natural features.
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24.7km
01:43
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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35.5km
02:33
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24.8km
01:47
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
34.0km
02:33
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540m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40.8km
01:49
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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53.5km
02:27
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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39.8km
01:47
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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43.8km
01:55
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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8.06km
02:21
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.14km
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10.5km
02:52
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160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
7.42km
00:48
40m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6.90km
00:43
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6.24km
00:40
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6.53km
00:41
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60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35.9km
02:08
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18.1km
01:04
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11.4km
00:41
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9.89km
00:36
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Madley offers a range of outdoor activities including road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and jogging. The region features a network of routes through rural Herefordshire's rolling countryside. More than 16 routes are available, explored by over 9,000 visitors.
Madley provides diverse terrain for road cyclists with routes through rural Herefordshire. Options include the 'Steady Climb Out of Hereford – Weobley Village loop' (25.3 miles / 40.8 km) and the 'Rural Road to Bodenham Lake – Grange Court loop' (33.2 miles / 53.5 km). Explore more options in the Road Cycling Routes around Madley guide.
The Madley Loop is a popular hiking trail, approximately 3.7 miles (6 km) long, offering views of the Herefordshire landscape and passing remnants of a Roman road. The region is suitable for leisurely walks through fields and quiet lanes. Additional hiking information is available in the Hiking around Madley guide.
While specific dedicated mountain biking trails are not extensively detailed directly within Madley, Herefordshire county offers opportunities in areas like Mortimer Forest, Wigmore Rolls, Symonds Yat, and Haugh Woods. These locations provide varied terrain for mountain biking. Consult the MTB Trails around Madley guide for more information.
The Golden Valley Pilgrim Way is a circular route designed for both cycling and hiking that explores sacred sites, ancient castle ruins, and holy wells. Madley is a stop on this route, which offers opportunities for breaks at local farms. This route highlights the region's suitability for touring cycling.
Madley is characterized by classic rural English countryside with rolling hills, lush fields, and quiet lanes. The area is within reach of the Black Mountains and the Wye Valley. Unique geological formations, such as 'Ice Age Ponds' north of the village, are also present.
Madley is known for its impressive collegiate church, a significant historical landmark. The Madley Loop hiking trail also passes remnants of a Roman road. The wider region includes ancient castle ruins and holy wells, particularly along the Golden Valley Pilgrim Way.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Madley, including Road Cycling Routes around Madley, Hiking around Madley, and MTB Trails around Madley. Guides for easy hikes, cycling, and running are also available.
Madley's routes have been explored by more than 9,000 visitors on komoot. The 16 available routes have an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 stars. This indicates a positive reception from the komoot community.
Road cycling and touring cycling are popular in Madley. The region's rural roads and varied elevation profiles cater to different fitness levels. Madley is also part of the Golden Valley Pilgrim Way, suitable for multi-day touring journeys.
For information regarding the local area, the Madley Parish Council can be contacted. Their official website is madleyparishcouncil.org. The phone number for the Clerk of Madley Parish Council is 07904 038939.
Yes, Madley offers routes suitable for jogging. There are 7 jogging tours available in the region. More details can be found in the Running Trails around Madley guide.