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White Heron Properties - Cycling Cider Circuits, Lyonshall
Feel a World Away in Herefordshire

Off the beaten track, under the radar, a hidden gem... the chances are you haven’t yet stumbled upon Herefordshire.

Tucked against the Welsh border, hugged by the Malvern Hills and the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), Herefordshire is closer than you think.

But our green landscapes, relaxed market towns and fabulous local food will make you feel a world away. 

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A superbly scenic 154-mile loop around the county.

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Long Distance Hiking · Central England and the Midlands
The Herefordshire Trail - Section 2: Much Marcle to Ross-on-Wye
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.3 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 320 m
Descent 464 m

Much Marcle is home to the 13th-century St Bartholomew’s Church, one of Herefordshire’s treasures. The 1500-year-old yew tree at the door is so big ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Central England and the Midlands
The Herefordshire Trail - Section 5: Kilpeck to Abbey Dore
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.3 km
Duration 5:20 h
Ascent 479 m
Descent 490 m

St Mary and St David, Kilpeck, has been described as England’s most perfect Norman church. So little has been altered since it was built in 1140.

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Hiking Trail · Herefordshire
The Black Hill, Cat's Back
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 288 m
Descent 288 m

The Black Hill or The Cat’s Back is in the Black Mountains. It's known as the Cat’s Back due to the hill resembling the appearance of a hunched, ...

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Here is our pick of the best accommodation spots in the marvellous county of Herefordshire.

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Bicycle Rides · Central England and the Midlands
The West Cider Circuit: Porter's Perfection
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 78.7 km
Duration 6:25 h
Ascent 916 m
Descent 916 m

Porter’s Perfection - The west of this lush county is patchworked with apple orchards and studded with artisan cider producers. Lacing the rolling ...

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Hiking Trail · Herefordshire
Arthur’s Stone & The Golden Valley
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.2 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 292 m
Descent 292 m

Discover the magical Golden Valley and look across to the Black Mountains as you make for the prehistoric Arthur’s Stone. 

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Follow the Wye for 136 miles of river & hill walking.

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Accessible Walks with Big Views & Rich History From forested ridges to quiet valleys and open hills, these routes reveal constant surprises: wild ponies, ruined castles, Iron Age hillforts, orchards, ...

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Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Great Malvern to Ledbury Railway Stations
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 18.5 km
Duration 5:50 h
Ascent 671 m
Descent 690 m

Challenge yourself on this demanding hike from Great Malvern to Ledbury, conquering summits and historic viewpoints along the Malvern Hills.

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Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Downton Castle
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 17.5 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 406 m
Descent 406 m

Challenging hike through scenic landscapes to Downton Castle.

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Hiking Trail · Herefordshire
Endless Views from Hergest Ridge
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 307 m
Descent 307 m

This is real walking country, trek along the border between England and Wales, drinking in the magnificent 360-degree views, which are only ...

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Road Bike · Central England and the Midlands
Berrington to Croft loop
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 19.5 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 178 m
Descent 178 m

A road circuit linking Berrington Hall and Croft Castle, with easy gradients and classic Herefordshire scenery.

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from Hugh Warwick,   Visit Herefordshire
Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Ledbury Loop: Scenic Hike through Malvern Hills
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 12.6 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 343 m
Descent 343 m

Challenging loop hike from Ledbury with historic sites, woodland trails, and panoramic viewpoints in the Malvern Hills.

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Bicycle Rides · Central England and the Midlands
The Watkins Way - 106 Miles Cycle
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 171.1 km
Duration 13:10 h
Ascent 1,991 m
Descent 2,068 m

A 106-mile scenic tour of Herefordshire’s wild, ancient landscapes. Cyclists can devote a week to soaking up the history and landscapes on offer, ...

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Hiking Trail · Herefordshire
Jewel in the Downs
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 12 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 189 m
Descent 188 m

A picturesque walk climbing up the Bromyard Downs for impressive views over the town. This one can get muddy so boots are recommended!

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Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Twin Valley Ley Line Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 77.1 km
Duration 21:20 h
Ascent 1,928 m
Descent 1,927 m

A modern pilgrim route uncovering wild landscapes & ancient landmarks. Journey along the 44-mile (71km) walking trail, which celebrates the ...

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Bicycle Rides · Central England and the Midlands
Black & White Cycle Trail (2 TO 3 DAY ROUTE)
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 67.9 km
Duration 4:40 h
Ascent 358 m
Descent 359 m

Cycle winding country lanes to quintessentially English villages.  

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Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Bringsty Common and Brockhampton
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.2 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 192 m
Descent 192 m

Starting on the edge of Bringsty Common, this loop winds over open grasslands and scattered woodland. The route uses a mix of grassy paths and wild ...

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from Bromyard Walkers Are Welcome,   Visit Herefordshire
Road Bike · Central England and the Midlands
Herefordshire 100 mile ride
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 160.6 km
Duration 8:05 h
Ascent 1,590 m
Descent 1,624 m

Demanding loop for cyclists, featuring steep climbs, fast descents and rural roads through Herefordshire’s varied landscapes.

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from Huge Warwick,   Visit Herefordshire
Long Distance Hiking · Central England and the Midlands
The Herefordshire Trail - Section 1: Ledbury to Marcle Ridge
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 12.4 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 157 m
Descent 51 m

A superbly scenic 154-mile loop around the county. The trail begins on Herefordshire’s most easterly edge in Ledbury, moments away from the ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Central England and the Midlands
Wye Valley Walk: Byford to Hereford
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.2 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 77 m
Descent 123 m

This 9.75-mile section of the Wye Valley Walk from Byford to Hereford makes for the perfect day hike!

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.9 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 238 m
Descent 344 m

Shortly after crossing the A4103 over Fromes Hill, the trail walker can return to the peace of deep country and the quiet, unpaved byways of ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Central England and the Midlands
The Herefordshire Trail - Section 8: Whitney Bridge to Kington
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.1 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 324 m
Descent 235 m

Deep hollow ways cut through Whitney Wood, telling of past stone quarrying, timber felling and charcoal-making. 

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Long Distance Hiking · Central England and the Midlands
The Herefordshire Trail - Section 12: Richards Castle to Leominster
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.3 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 64 m
Descent 82 m

The castle ruins on the hill above the village of Richards Castle are all that remains of the once-formidable centrepiece of England’s earliest ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Central England and the Midlands
Wye Valley Walk: Hereford to Fownhope
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.1 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 46 m
Descent 32 m

This 6.75-mile section of the Wye Valley Walk from Hereford to Fownhope makes for the perfect day hike!

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Long Distance Hiking · Central England and the Midlands
The Herefordshire Trail - Section 13: Leominster to Edwyn Ralph
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.6 km
Duration 5:05 h
Ascent 351 m
Descent 263 m

Ornate 12th-century stone carving at the west door of Leominster Priory Church echoes other outstanding examples of the Herefordshire School of ...

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Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Symonds Yat Rock Loop via Peregrine Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.4 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 167 m
Descent 167 m

Woodland paths and riverside tracks lead to Symonds Yat Rock's sweeping views, with a classic pub stop along the River Wye.

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Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
The Arrow Valley
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 58 m
Descent 58 m

A varied circular hike from Kington, mixing gentle paths with local culture and tempting rest stops for a rewarding Herefordshire outing.

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Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Kington Mills and Weirs
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.6 km
Duration 0:55 h
Ascent 34 m
Descent 37 m

Follow historic waterways past Kington’s old milling sites, with riverside stretches and glimpses of local creative life along the way.

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Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Kington to Small Breeds Farm and Owl Centre
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.8 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 86 m
Descent 86 m

Gentle loop from Kington through peaceful countryside to the Small Breeds Farm and Owl Centre—family-friendly and full of local character.

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from Kington Walks,   Visit Herefordshire
Long Distance Hiking · South Wales
Offa's Dyke Path (Monmouth to Hay on Wye)
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 52.9 km
Duration 14:30 h
Ascent 1,165 m
Descent 1,106 m

Embark on a memorable journey along Offa's Dyke Path, a captivating long-distance hiking trail that stretches from Monmouth to Hay on Wye in mostly ...

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from Diane Mansell,   Visit Herefordshire
Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Garway Hill Easy Peak
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.7 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 100 m
Descent 100 m

Like Hergest Ridge at Kington, Garway Hill is one of our ‘easy peaks’ with views to warm the heart. Tucked away in the south of the county and just ...

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from Diane Mansell,   Visit Herefordshire
Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Walk from the Old Court Hotel Symonds Yat West
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 28 m
Descent 29 m

The walk start from the Old Court Hotel built in 1570 and formerly owned by Thomas Gwillim and John Groves Simcoe, both with connections to ...

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from Walking in Ross,   Visit Herefordshire
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Walk, Talk & Taste Our Orchards Craft Cider Week runs from 12-19 September 2026.  It's an invitation to experience our orchards at their fullest, learn the secrets of our craft cider and ...

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Hiking Trail · Herefordshire
Marcle Ridge and Woolhope Dome
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 139 m
Descent 138 m

The unique local geology has created a soft rolling countryside around Marcle Ridge, but as you gradually ascend the ridge you will see way beyond ...

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Hiking Trail · Herefordshire
Weobley Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.3 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 55 m
Descent 55 m

The village of Weobley is a wonderful start and finish to a gentle walk, wander past beautiful ‘black and white’ half-timbered houses and then out ...

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Hiking Trail · Herefordshire
Garway with the Ponies
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 251 m
Descent 251 m

The 360 degree views at the top of Garway Hill are outstanding with views to the Malverns and Black Mountains. It's just you … and the wild grazing ...

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Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Magic in Mortimer Country
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.4 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 357 m
Descent 357 m

A magnificent march across Mortimer Country, complete with a handsome castle, an ancient hill fort, a magical valley, and a mischievous woodland ...

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Hiking Trail · Herefordshire
Wine Walk: Coddington Vineyard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.4 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 160 m
Descent 160 m

A fantastic walk in the east of the county, taking in two intimate, country churches and one of the most beautiful vineyards in England at Coddington.

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Hiking Trail · Herefordshire
Castle & Rolls
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.6 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 234 m
Descent 234 m

A walk to Wigmore Castle, where you can enjoy great history and fabulous views, before heading off into the woods.

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Hiking Trail · Herefordshire
Ramble by the Wye
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 103 m
Descent 106 m

Admire the River Wye as you step along the riverbank, taking in the countryside’s peace and quiet and stumbling on beautiful churches along the way.

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Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Black & White Villages Walk: Eardisland to Shobdon Arches
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.4 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 133 m
Descent 133 m

Roam rolling farmland to discover a winsome black-and-white village, a medieval folly and one of England’s most remarkable rococo churches.

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Gravel Bike · Central England and the Midlands
The Whimble Loop
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 59 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 759 m
Descent 777 m

Cross into Powys to explore the wild Radnor Hills on a mixed road and gravel ride – a demanding ascent is well rewarded with far-reaching views and ...

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Hiking Trail · Central England and the Midlands
Marcle Ridge to Ross-on-wye
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.3 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 320 m
Descent 464 m

Much Marcle is home to the 13th century St Bartholomew’s Church, one of Herefordshire’s treasures. The 1500-year-old yew tree at the door is so big ...

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Hiking Trail · Herefordshire
Wine Walk: Wythall Estate Vineyard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.8 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 168 m
Descent 168 m

Take this glorious walk to see why much of the Herefordshire countryside is best seen on foot. You'll enjoy the beauty of a historic rural church, ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Central England and the Midlands
The Herefordshire Trail - Section 14: Edwyn Ralph to Fromes Hill
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.6 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 164 m
Descent 179 m

Ninth century ‘Bromgeard,’ a settlement surrounded by thorny scrub, grew in importance after Bishop Cuthwulf gained a royal charter in 840 to ...

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Water trails · Central England and the Midlands
Lucksall to Hoarwithy (Half Day)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 13.8 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 7 m

A popular trip down a scenic and gentle stretch of the river that takes in gentle rapids, sweeping bends, spectacular scenery and a dazzling range ...

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from Hereford Canoe Hire,   Visit Herefordshire
Road Bike · Central England and the Midlands
Brilley Mountain and Painscastle
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 39.4 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 398 m
Descent 395 m

Trace the Welsh border south from Kington on a peaceful but lumpy route along mostly traffic-free C-roads – tackling one really testing climb that ...

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Road Bike · Central England and the Midlands
Hay-on-Wye & Gospel Pass
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 83.9 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 970 m
Descent 976 m

Beautiful but testing ride along the side of Hay Bluff followed by a steady climb back past Llanthony Abbey, culminating in spectacular views from ...

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