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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,
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 177 mile earthwork boundary
drink, art, music, fi lm and poetry festivals. and path for incredible walking and views.
Steeped in cider heritage, 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, sharing parts of south Herefordshire a leading foodie destination, home to all
and Monmouthshire. Deemed one of the genres of eateries and food purveyors
most beautiful and scenic areas in southern showcasing cuisine from around the region
Britain, it’s particularly popular with walkers, and the world. One of the fi nest medieval
climbers, canoeists and nature lovers. ruins in England, Ludlow Castle is open to
the public and hosts many food and music
In 1782 William Gilpin published the UK’s festivals and theatre performances. The
fi rst tourist guide, ‘Observations of the town is a perfect base for hiking, cycling
River Wye’. In the late 18C ‘Picturesque and walking and is the starting point of the
Tourism’ was born and it became Mortimer Trail; a 30 mile spectacularly scenic
commonplace for ‘tourists’ to take an route between Ludlow and Kington in
excursion down the River Wye, stopping off north Herefordshire.
at various viewpoints to dine, paint or walk.
Hence Ross-on-Wye and the Wye Valley Photos The Temple Bar Inn, Ewyas Harold |
were branded ‘The Birthplace of Tourism’. Hereford Cattle | Ludlow Castle | Farming at
Lowe Farm, Pembridge | The Black Mountains

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