There
is so much to see and do in uncluttered Herefordshire,
the land of poetry, music and sparkling nature. Walk the
breathtaking Wye Valley National footpath, play golf on many
scenic courses nearby, visit the superb black and white villages
of North Herefordshire on the "Black
and White Trail" and
enjoy a meal in one of the many local, half timbered pubs
for real quality and value.
Herefordshire
is situated in the Marches, the beautiful borderland
straddling the English and Welsh border, and is
the heart of unspoilt rural England.
The landscape is truly delightful, gently rolling countryside
nestling between the high ridges of the Black Mountains to
the West and the Malvern
Hills to the East, with the River
Wye shaping the contours in its midst, flowing from Hay-on-Wye,
down through the county to Hereford City itself, and then
on South to Ross-on-Wye and Symonds Yat. Castles, cider apple
orchards, countryside attractions: all are glimpses of Herefordshire`s
distinctive and unique culture.
Local places to visit
Colwall -
Picton Nurseries - home to the National Collection
of Michaelmas Daises.
Ledbury -
The old market place of Ledbury with its cobbles and ½ timbered
buildings, or visit the historic Eastnor
Castle & Deer
Park.
Malvern - Visit the house, now a Museum, where Sir
Edward Elgar spent 13 years composing music, inspired by the beautiful
hills and the lush green countryside.
Newent - National
Birds of Prey Centre. Three Choirs
Vineyard and Wine tasting centre.
There
are also many footpaths from the doorstep through the
orchards, fields and woodlands. Putley is renowned for
its spectacular
burst of blossom on the fruit trees in May.
There are walks to suit all abilities:
The
Wye Valley National Footpath - only 5 miles away.
The
Mordiford Loop Walk - a superb 4 mile walk through typical
Herefordshire including streams, pastures, woodland and
hills.
The
Capler Loop Walk - alongside the River Wye a 2 mile walk
only 5 miles from Putley.
The
historic Offas Dyke path threading through Black & White
villages in the Marches.
Carding
Mill Valley and the Long Mynd - this is a National Trust
property over 5500 acres of moorland with fine hill
and valley walking, about 25 miles north of Putley.
Mortimer
Trail - This newly opened trail goes from
Ludlow to Kington and is divided into 4 sections and
vary between
4 and 11 miles. There is an excellent guide which details
the route and points out all the places of interest including
ancient Roman camps and roads.
Croft
Ambrey - there are a number of walks at Croft Castle
including a pleasant uphill walk to the Croft Ambrey
hill
fort. En route you will walk through some of the oldest
surviving woodland in Europe. There are dozens of ancient
oak and chestnut
trees.
