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Vinnalls Loop


(Average user rating5 unrated 5/5)

About Vinnalls Loop

This trail ascends to the summit of the High Vinnalls giving panoramic views in all directions and then passes through a variety of timber crops and open deer lawns.

This is a moderate to hard walk with some steep climbs, good footwear is essential, especially in wet weather.

PLEASE DO NOT PARK ALONG THE ACCESS TO THE FOREST BARRIER AT VINNALLS CAR PARK AS TIMBER WAGONS WILL BE USING THIS ROUTE.

How to get there:

Vinnalls Loop can be started from High Vinnalls Car Park in Mortimer Forest which is part of The Marches. Aston is the nearest town or village.

From Ludlow head out of town on the B4361, take the turning on the right just over the bridge sign posted for the Forestry Commission. High Vinnalls car park is about 2.5 miles along this road towards Wigmore.

OS Grid Reference: SO480730
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

View from High Vinnals

High Vinnalls Car Park Facilities.
ParkingEasy Access
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearDemanding
Trail waymarking:
green
Length of trail:
3 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2 hours
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Georgina Sharp
Recreation Ranger
01584 813826
e-mail: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Excellent - the views are worth the climb. Did we really hear a wild boar!!!

J. Conolly, 18/Oct/2010
5 Stars 5 Stars

Trail is not as bad as advertised in decent weather but deteriorates badly in the rain. Good climbs & great views. Needs to be done early in the day to avoid crowds.

S.Carey, 2/May/2010
5 Stars 5 Stars

Excellent trail, good mixture of heavy woodland and high open spaces offering spectacular views. Well marked and immensely satisfying.

Ben Mills, 17/Aug/2009

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Marches leaflet

What's of interest

The Marches booklet is available with maps and information for Forestry Commission woodlands in the area including Mortimer Forest. It is available from Ludlow Tourist Information Centre or send a cheque for £1.50 to the Forestry Commission, Mortimer Forest Office, Ludlow SY8 2HD and we will send one to you. Please remember to include your address.