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River Wye – Hereford Cathedral loop from Mansel Lacy

River Wye – Hereford Cathedral loop from Mansel Lacy

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River Wye – Hereford Cathedral loop from Mansel Lacy

02:58

65.4km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 45.9 km for 95 m

After 53.0 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.8 km

Museum of Cider

Highlight • Rest Area

The Cider Museum holds an internationally important collection of the history of cider. Set in the old Bulmers factory with champagne cellars dating back to 1889. Adult entry £5.50 (2022). …

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18.4 km

Knockerhill Wood

Forest

29.7 km

Climb from Hoarwithy

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

steep near the bottom, but soon levels out

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32.6 km

The New Harp Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great sandwiches, with just the right amount of salad and chips not to feel too heavy for the ride after lunch. Outside table service was a bit disorganised; we watched …

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33.0 km

Hoarwithy Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a particularly fine stretch of the river Wye, as recognized by the Wye Valley National Landscape. The stretched out village of Hoarwithy occupies the west bank, with its …

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36.3 km

Fawley Court

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great quiet road en route to Hoarwithy

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44.7 km

River Wye

Highlight • River

Lovely place to ride (and go for a dip if you fancy!)

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45.9 km

Holy Rood Church, Mordiford

Highlight • Religious Site

Holy Rood Church is a pretty parish church that is synonymous with the Mordiford Dragon; the legend of which has changed with the paintings of it in the church. Holy …

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53.1 km

Hereford Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The location of Hereford Cathedral has been a site of worship since at least the 8th century. The oldest part of the building you can observe today, however, is the …

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65.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.9 km

12.9 km

9.74 km

561 m

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

15.9 km

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 15 June

22°C

13°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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River Wye – Hereford Cathedral loop from Mansel Lacy

Museum of Cider

Climb from Hoarwithy

The New Harp Inn

Hoarwithy Bridge

Fawley Court

River Wye

Holy Rood Church, Mordiford

Hereford Cathedral

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