A circular walk starting from Yarkhill Village hall, going up the hill to wide views across the countryside and the line of the canal, carrying on through Westhide, along the canal towpath, including Skew bridge at Monkhide. The walk is approx. 4 miles and will take approx. 2 – 2 ½ hours. Sturdy shoes will be required as the ground is uneven. No stiles. Refreshments will be at the hall […]
Thursday 20 March 2025 at the Royal Oak Inn, A449 Ross Road, Ledbury, HR8 2ND. An opportunity to hear a presentation from Roger Morgan who has been working on the Strategy for the H&GCT. The Strategy document can be downloaded by clicking the image to the right. Please come and give your input and feedback on the strategy going forward. All welcome.
For many years the H & G Canal Trust has nurtured a strategy for the restoration of Newent Station along with the extension of the canal from both eastern and western directions. These plans include a significant new stretch of water from Oxenhall up to the old station platforms, a distance of nearly a third of a mile (nearly half a kilometre). Restoring this stretch of canal isn’t just about […]
A display featuring the Hereford and Gloucester Canal in Herefordshire with old maps, plans and pictures including the restoration work now taking place. Refreshments available.