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uniqueness around you, be fascinated by The Marches area, while originally
the buildings and historic imprints and branching to the east too, is now identifi ed
explore the incredible landscapes and vistas. as the borderlands along Wales and
Indulge in the award-winning food and England, predominantly the Powys, West
drink (ask for the world famous Hereford Shropshire and Herefordshire boundaries,
Beef from the indigenous Hereford Cattle), with castles for which battles were fought
admire the attractions, relax and have by the Marcher Lords. At the heart of The
exciting new experiences over and over Marches are Presteigne and Knighton. The
again. Herefordshire always loves a good latter is home to the Offa’s Dyke Centre and
celebration; from country fairs and shows known as ‘The Town on the Dyke’. Follow
around the pretty market towns, to food and this famous earthwork boundary and path
drink, art, music, fi lm and poetry festivals. for incredible walking and views.
Steeped in cider heritage (P89), a Wassail
at the start of the New Year is a MUST! The South Shropshire town of Ludlow is
steeped in black and white historic charm,
The Wye Valley National Landscape with a recorded history beginning in 1086
spans the border between England and and over 500 listed buildings. Ludlow is
Wales. Deemed one of the most beautiful a leading foodie destination, home to all
and scenic areas in southern Britain, its genres of eateries and food purveyors
picturesque sights are enjoyed by visitors showcasing cuisine from around the region
from all around the world and it’s particularly and the world. One of the fi nest medieval
popular with walkers, climbers, canoeists ruins in England, Ludlow Castle is open to
and nature lovers. the public and hosts many food and music
festivals and theatre performances. The
In 1782 William Gilpin published the UK’s town is a perfect base for hiking, cycling
fi rst tourist guide, ‘Observations of the and walking and is the starting point of the
River Wye’. In the late 18C ‘Picturesque Mortimer Trail; a 30 mile spectacularly scenic
Tourism’ was born and it became route between Ludlow and Kington in
commonplace for ‘tourists’ to take an north Herefordshire.
excursion down the River Wye, stopping off
at various viewpoints to dine, paint or walk. Photos Breakfast at The Bookshop | Weobley |
Hence Ross-on-Wye and the Wye Valley Hampton Court Castle | Hereford Cattle |
were branded ‘The Birthplace of Tourism’. Lucksall Caravan & Camping Park canoe launch

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