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52.28, -2.87 · rel 85905
52.28, -2.87 · rel 85905
Mortimer Trail
49,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Herefordshire · 52.28°N ·
2.87°W
49,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× ruins
13× monument
4× summit
1× castle
Croft Ambrey
ruins ·
53 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sir James Croft's grave
monument ·
433 m off route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
1,0 km
2%
Shobdon Hill
summit ·
on the route
1,0 km
2%
Dionscourt Hill
summit ·
298 m off route
17,8 km
36%
Dinham Hall
monument ·
on the route
44,1 km
89%
The Croft
monument ·
on the route
44,1 km
89%
Dinham House
monument ·
on the route
44,1 km
89%
Russian Cannon
monument ·
on the route
44,1 km
89%
High Vinnalls
summit ·
on the route
44,1 km
89%
Ludlow War Memorial
monument ·
38 m off route
44,1 km
89%
Ludlow Castle
castle ·
95 m off route
44,1 km
89%
The Conduit
monument ·
121 m off route
44,1 km
89%
A E Housman
monument ·
169 m off route
44,1 km
89%
The Tolsey
monument ·
255 m off route
44,1 km
89%
Feathers Hotel
monument ·
280 m off route
44,1 km
89%
Feathers Hotel
monument ·
280 m off route
44,1 km
89%
South Gate
monument ·
280 m off route
44,1 km
89%
St John's Hospital
ruins ·
404 m off route
44,1 km
89%
Wapley Hill
summit ·
77 m off route
49,5 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mortimer Trail is 49.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mortimer Trail takes approximately 12h 20min to complete.
No, Mortimer Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mortimer Trail starts near coordinates 52.2813, -2.8827.
Mortimer Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.