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Galleywood

The Viper – Hylands House loop from Galleywood

Hard

5.0

(1)

4

hikers

The Viper – Hylands House loop from Galleywood

05:32

20.9km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.16 km

Beswick Railway Bridge Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

As you walk towards this tunnel it seems strange to have two entrances! Once you have dropped down the spiral steps all becomes apparent.

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2

6.12 km

The Red Lion Pub

Highlight • Pub

3

9.31 km

The Cricketers

Highlight • Pub

Nice hike featuring The Cricketers... komoot.com/tour/33293023?ref=wtd

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4

10.4 km

The Viper

Highlight • Pub

Great local country pub with lots of outside space. The only pub called The Viper in the country!

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12.7 km

Writtlepark Wood

Forest

15.9 km

South Wood

Forest

7

17.4 km

The Old Doghouse

Highlight • Cafe

8

17.7 km

Hylands House

Highlight • Historical Site

20.1 km

Galleywood Common - Open Access Land

Nature Reserve

B

20.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.54 km

5.85 km

2.68 km

1.43 km

1.36 km

Surfaces

10.7 km

4.26 km

2.05 km

1.97 km

1.30 km

571 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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