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WeathervaneKerry Ridgeway

Powys, Shropshire

24 km / 15 miles
This ancient path is 15 miles long, journeying from Cider House Farm, near the village of Kerry to Bishops Castle in England. It holds a long tradition as a trade and drovers’ route from Wales to the lowland English markets.

The route follows a ridgetop overlooking Wales on the one side and England on the other. It never dips below 1000 ft above sea level, resulting in remarkable views in all directions, up to 70 miles on a clear day.

The ancient pathway forges a route through heather moors, woodlands and bilberry rich heaths.

Details:

Waymark: Weathervane
Path Type: Paths Marked on OS mapping
Waymark: Weathervane
Attributes: Average Gradients
Moorland
Start: SO108847 - Cider House Farm, Kerry, Powys View on StreetMap
Finish: SO322888 - Bishop's Castle, Shropshire View on StreetMap
Web Sites: Shropshire Outdoor Partnerships - Kerry Ridgeway

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook Kerry Ridgeway  (Powys County Council  - 2006 )
External PDF Kerry Ridgeway  (Visit Knighton  - 2013 ) Download

Maps:

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Show Connected Path Outlines
National Trails (England & Wales)
Paths Marked on OS mapping
Other Paths

Show Accommodation
Bunk House
B & B Accommodation
Hotels

Show Points of Interest
Walkers are Welcome

Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2016.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps):
OS Landranger 136, 137
OS Landranger Active 136, 137
OS Explorer 214, 216
OS Explorer Active 214, 216

Walking Support Providers:

Support Providers
Walking, Hiking and Cycling Holidays (Wheely Wonderful Cycling)

Accommodation within 5 km of this Path:

 
 
From
Path
Along
Path
B & B Accommodation
The Forest Country House B&B  (bookable online)
3 km
4 km
Hotels
Mellington Hall Hotel  (bookable online)
2 km
16 km
Walkers are Welcome
Bishop's Castle (Walkers are Welcome)
< 1 km
24 km
Bunk House
Foxholes Castle Bunkhouse, Bishops Castle (Info and photos)
1 km
24 km

Connected Paths:

National Trails (England & Wales)
Offa's Dyke Path National Trail
Paths Marked on OS mapping
Shropshire Way Shropshire Way - South Route
Other Paths
bc ring Blue Remembered Hills Bridleway Shropshire Cakes and Ale Trail Shropshire Peaks Walk Teme Valley Walk Teme Valley Way Wild Edric's Way Click to show 4 more Other Paths

Downloads:

GPX Route File
Kerry Ridgeway GPX Exchange Format Route File
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MemoryMap Route File
Kerry Ridgeway Memory Map Route File
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Tracklogs Route File
Kerry Ridgeway Tracklogs Route file
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Route Profile:

23.9 km (14.9 miles)
251 m (823 ft) ascent
501 m (1,644 ft)  maximum height
Kerry Ridgeway - Route Profile
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