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Walking

Herefordshire and its borders beckon avid walkers with a labyrinth of spectacular landscapes
and historic trails, offering an immersive experience for every nature enthusiast.
Breathtaking Nature Reserves: Embark Swansea to Hereford Cathedral, through the
on a journey through Bromyard Downs, Welsh Marches, encountering magnifi cent
where the rich world of wildlife unfolds castles and cathedrals, hidden treasures,
against a backdrop of rolling hills. Moccas natural beauty, and fascinating stories from
Hill, adorned with summer foxgloves, and the Middle Ages.
Garway Hill, with its wild ponies overlooking
fi ve counties, promise delightful encounters Famous Trails: Hike Herefordshire Trail,
with nature’s wonders. For the intrepid a 150-mile undulating circular route unveiling
hiker, The Cat’s Back in the Black Mountains the charm of market towns, villages, and
presents a challenge rewarded by stunning scenic countryside. Traverse the Mortimer
vistas across the Olchon Valley. Trail’s woodland routes in the thousand
hectare forest, or tackle the challenging trek
Historic Rambles: Explore the Malvern to Wyndcliff and Eagle’s Nest in the Forest
Hills and traverse accessible footpaths, of Dean and Wye Valley.
perhaps leading to the Obelisk at Eastnor; Wye Valley Wonders: Follow the meandering
a magnifi cent 90ft monument paying Wye Valley Walk, spanning 136 miles from
homage to the Somers Cock family of the Monmouthshire to the slopes of Plynlimon
Eastnor Estate. Venture to the 200 BC Iron in Powys. Immerse yourself in the lush
Age hill fort atop the Herefordshire Beacon, landscapes, traverse traditional orchards, and
a natural viewpoint that has stirred poets soak in the beauty of Ross-on-Wye, Symonds
for centuries. Discover the Golden Valley’s Yat, Hereford, and Hay on Wye.
Neolithic burial chamber at Arthur’s Stone,
which inspired CS Lewis’s Narnia books, or Offa’s Dyke Adventure: Take on the historic
ascend Merbach Hill for panoramic views Offa’s Dyke, a 177-mile trail dividing England
of the River Wye. and Wales. Begin your journey at Hergest
Ridge in Kington, where mesmerizing
Pilgrimage Routes: Undertake the Golden
Valley Pilgrim Way, a 6/7-day circular wild horses graze against a backdrop
pilgrimage starting and ending at Hereford of unparalleled views.
Cathedral. This ancient route connects the
Wye Valley with the Golden Valley, revealing For detailed information and links to maps
fl ower meadows, foothills of the Black and routes, explore our website’s dedicated
Mountains, and breathtaking landscapes. Walking section eatsleepliveherefordshire.
With the St Thomas Way, you can follow in co.uk/information/walking-and-cycling-in-
the footsteps of the medieval pilgrims from herefordshire/

Walking Festivals
Herefordshire Walking Festival in June offers 50 walks herefordshirewalkingfestival.co.uk

Kington Walking Festival (Autumn) has over 40 walks kingtonwalks.org
Ross-on-Wye’s September festival presents 28 varied routes to enjoy walkinginross.co.uk

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