Deciduous woodland – Woodland Path loop from Caswell Wood

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Deciduous woodland – Woodland Path loop from Caswell Wood

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Deciduous woodland – Woodland Path loop from Caswell Wood

04:39

16.4km

360m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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