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The West Cider Circuit: Porter's Perfection

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The west of this lush county is patchworked with apple orchards and studded with artisan cider producers. Lacing the rolling hills and glorious Golden Valley is a network of peaceful backroads perfect for cycling. Tackle the rewarding  double loop from Dorstone, visiting the tastiest spots to try the adult apple juice, as well as a series of fine country inns, historic villages and ancient monuments, and even some of Herefordshire’s most lip-smacking luxury ice cream. For a shorter ride, choose from either the north or south sections of this route.

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Highlights include

  • Pedalling the steep 100m climb to Bredwardine
  • Calling in at the county’s oldest pub, The Pandy Inn
  • Drinking in the dramatic views at the pre-historic Arthur’s Stone
     

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The West Cider Circuit: Porter's Perfection

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    Porter’s Perfection - The west of this lush county is patchworked with apple orchards and studded with artisan cider producers. Lacing the rolling hills and glorious Golden Valley is a network of peaceful backroads perfect for cycling.

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    Tackle a rewarding 48.5-mile double loop from Dorstone, visiting the tastiest spots to try the adult apple juice, as well as a series of fine country inns, historic villages and ancient monuments, and even some of Herefordshire’s most lip-smacking luxury ice cream. For a shorter ride, choose from either the north or south sections of this route.

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    Coordinates

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    SO 31368 41699
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    52.069396, -3.002668
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    52°04'09.8"N 3°00'09.6"W
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    30U 499817 5768756
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    Cycle helmet and water.

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    968 ft
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    200 ft
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