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The Sun and The Lion Pubs – Downton Gorge loop from Pipe Aston

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Pipe Aston

The Sun and The Lion Pubs – Downton Gorge loop from Pipe Aston

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The Sun and The Lion Pubs – Downton Gorge loop from Pipe Aston

08:02

28.2km

650m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Downton Gorge National Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.72 km

View of the Valley Between Burrington and Downton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another example of the tree covered ridges of the hills between Burrington and Downton, with farm land between.

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4.40 km

View of Downton Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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5.46 km

View of Downton Castle and Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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6.53 km

River Teme by Downton Castle

Highlight • River

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

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12.9 km

The Sun and The Lion Pubs

Highlight • Other

14.2 km

Sunken Lane Near Leintwardine

Highlight • Trail

On the approach to Leintwardine, the trail passes along an ancient sunken lane with high tree lined banks on either side.

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22.4 km

View of Downton Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

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22.7 km

Downton Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful gorge where the River Teme cuts through a limestone ridge. The area is National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

It is one of the …

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23.2 km

Downton Gorge National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

28.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

6.28 km

4.75 km

3.35 km

765 m

291 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

10.1 km

4.11 km

854 m

328 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

13°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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The Sun and The Lion Pubs – Downton Gorge loop from Pipe Aston

View of the Valley Between Burrington and Downton

View of Downton Castle

View of Downton Castle and Bridge

River Teme by Downton Castle

The Sun and The Lion Pubs

Sunken Lane Near Leintwardine

View of Downton Castle

Downton Gorge

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