Time & Location
05 Sept 2024, 09:30
Herefordshire, Shobdon Hill Wood HR6, UK
About the event
A 6.6km walk through mixed woodland owned by the Forestry Commission. Walking is mainly on firm forestry roads with some medium inclines, taking in part of the Mortimer Trail with lovely views at the Western end of the hill.
A good mix of typical woodland species should be present including possible Firecrest and maybe some summer visitor stragglers.
Walk to start at 9-30am, finishing around 12-30am with possible coffee at Mortimers Cross if time allows.
Directions
Take the A4110 north through Kingsland. At Mortimers Cross turn left onto the B4362 signs Presteigne and Shobdon. After 250m take the first turn right onto an unclassified minor road signs Upper Lye and Covenhope. After 1.1 miles you will reach a farm on the left with a pond on the right. Turn left immediately after the farm onto the rough forestry track, then taking the right fork and parking in 150m where the road widens at SO 406644.
Leader: Mike Bound 07974 158591 email: mikebound@btinternet.com