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Ashperton

Ashperton, Herefordshire, England

14.16KM

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8.8MILES

An interesting walk around the Herefordshire countryside starting in the village of Ashperton, near Ledbury. The route includes two sections along the disused Hereford and Gloucester Canal which closed in 1881 although it is currently undergoing restoration. Canon Frome Court, home to a co-ownership housing association is near the end of the walk. The estate includes St. James’ Church next to the main house.

16 Nov 2025
Flat
4hrs, 50min (3hrs, 32min)
altitude Graph for ashperton walk

Elevation: Max 114m, Min 64m, Gain 50m

Pictures from the walk

village cricket pavillion

Canton Frome Cricket Pavillion

village cricket pavillion

Canton Frome Cricket Pavillion

disused canal

The Hereford and Gloucester Canal (disused)

starling leaving tree

Starlings

farm building and trees

Upleadon Farm

sheep on grassy hilltop

Sheep on Gold Hill

caravan in hedgerow

Caravan

autumnal trees on horizon line

Childer Wood

red apples on tree in orchard

Late season apples

row of apple trees in orchard

Herefordshire orchard

red apples on tree in orchard

Late season apples

horse in paddock with red coat

Horse with red coat

rural tudor cottage

A well preserved Tudor cottage

english country house surrounded by trees

Canon Frome Court

hand painted sign with drawing of church

To the church

rural english church

St. James’ Church – Canon Frome

disused canal

The Hereford and Gloucester Canal (disused)

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