Stanford Bishop

Stanford Bishop, Herefordshire, England

12.31KM

7.6MILES

A peaceful Herefordshire circular walk starting from St James Church in Stamford Bishop, before heading through Burley to the ruins of St Mary church in Avenbury. From there the route heads south through farmland and hop plantations to Paunton and Acton Beauchamp before returing to Stanford Bishop. Be warned, this walk has many, many styles!

2 Nov 2025

Some Hills

4hrs, 35min (3hrs, 8min)

Elevation: Max 162m, Min 63m, Gain 99m

Ancient tree at St James Church

St James, Stanford Bishop

Inside St James Church

Footpath in Woolner Hill Farm

Burley Orchard

Late season fruit

St Mary's Church (Remains of)

Ruined Church of St Mary, Avenbury

Reflections

Driveway

Empty hop plantation

View over the hop field

Skyline at Acton Beauchamp

St Giles, Acton Beauchamp

Churchyard at St Giles

Back at the start: St James, Stanford Bishop

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