This loop is a good choice if you fancy a day out that keeps you mostly in the valley bottom, with only a few gentle climbs. It’s a moderate walk, perfect for stretching your legs without too much effort. You’ll be following well-trodden paths through open farmland and alongside small watercourses, giving you a real sense of the agricultural landscape. The full circuit is 11.2 km (7.0 miles) with a total ascent of 200 m, and you can expect to be walking for about 2h 35m at a steady pace.
Around the halfway point, you’ll reach the Route midpoint, which offers a decent spot to pause and take in the view across the fields. It's not somewhere you’d necessarily stop for a full lunch, but it does give you a good perspective on the ground you’ve covered and what lies ahead. The approach to this point is a gradual incline, opening up the vistas as you gain a little height before descending back towards the valley floor. Keep an eye out for the old hedgerows that mark field boundaries here.
The return leg of the walk continues to follow the contours of the valley, bringing you back to your starting point with a satisfying sense of completion. After a spell of rain, some of the lower paths can get quite muddy, so sturdy footwear is a good idea. Overall, this route offers a relaxed day out, giving you a chance to enjoy the quiet rhythms of the countryside without any particularly challenging sections.