클런건포드 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Just downstream of Downton Castle, the Teme runs through a winding wooded section, and there are a few open views such as this one.

Another view of the imposing Downton Castle, seen from the Herefordshire Trail that runs directly beneath it.

The view up to the castle from the bridge over the river Teme shows how imposing the place is, up on the hillside overlooking the Teme Valley. It is an 18th Century mock castle manor house, built on the fortune of one of the Industrial revolution Ironmasters who owned Bringewood Ironworks just downstream from here.

The gorge was formed by the river Teme forcing its way through a limestone ridge, and you can see the limestone where is forms the river bed below the bridge.

The magnificent bridge marks the end of the Downton Gorge, and you can just about get a view of both the bridge and the castle. The gorge is not open to the public unfortunately so this is as close as you can usually get.

Crestign this ridge you get a spectacular view of Downton Castle in the distance, and the extensive 'Tilio-Acerion' ravine forest that is Downton Gorge. This forest is one of the last remaining parts of the ancient Royal Chase of Bringewood.

This shows the winding nature of the Teme in these parts, plus it is the only crossing point for some distance in both directions.

The first hill of the day gives a fine view across the Teme valley.