The collection now includes fifteen circular walks across the county with distances ranging from between 4 to 9 miles and all have handy links to the routes on OS Maps as well as GPX files supporting GPS for visitors and locals to enjoy.
In particular there’s a brace of new walks which make Brampton Bryan in the north of the county their base and offer the perfect walking break staying at The Lion at Leintwardine which looks out over the river Teme.
Every walk ends in a least one great pub option for a rewarding roast, a cosy fire, and some local ales and cider. The guide can be used for half or full day walks, or for those looking to make a short break of it and clock up multiple walks across the county. All the pubs make the most of Herefordshire’s farming heritage by serving the county’s famous beef and local orchard ciders. One even has its own gin distillery with tours, tastings and gin making experiences.
For the full 15-strong Roasts and Rambles line up go to https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/trip-ideas/our-top-picks/roasts-rambles and for some priced up winter breaks see below:
Two new walks from Leintwardine (both around 6.5miles) - staying and dining at The Lion Leintwardine
These two new routes are rewarding winter walks from The Lion where guests can stay, eat and retreat fireside to a quiet country inn. The Leintwardine West route is fairly flat with very few stiles leading to the gorgeous, quirky village of Brampton Bryan with its pretty black and white properties and Aardvark books and cafe with a dedicated kids’ corner.
The Leintwardine East route heads up through the village and is more strenuous as its rises 800 to 924 feet and has a good number of stiles to clamber over. The rewards are big with views of Croft Ambrey to the south, Wales to the west and the Shropshire hills to the north.
Adventures on the Border, Cat’s Back (4.9 miles) – staying and dining at The Bridge Inn at Michaelchurch Escley
The Cat’s Back is so called due to the hill resembling the appearance of a hunched, sitting cat and is part of the Black Mountains. Traversing the border between England and Wales, this is an energetic walk, but rewards with the most stunning views. It is a reasonably straightforward walk up the narrow ridge, returning through a valley and with the promise of two of the county’s best dining pubs with the owners of the Bridge Inn also makers of spirits (Black Mountain Botanicals) and roasters of coffee (Black Mountain Roast) and the Bull’s Head in Craswall run by the team behind Wild by Nature, a regenerative farm and venue.
Endless Views from Hergest Ridge (6.5miles) - staying and dining at The Stagg Inn at Titley
Rising above the little border town of Kington on a clear day this 6.5-mile ridge loop provides panoramic views as far as the Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains and the Malvern Hills. What’s more at the end of this walk it’s a short drive to The Stagg Inn at Titley, for a roast and a pint of local ale.
Garway with the Ponies Walk (3.7 miles or 5.9km) - staying and dining at The New Inn or The Kilpeck Inn
This loop around Garway Hill is a great one if there are kids in tow. The full 3.7 mile walk can be shortened to make it even gentler on little legs but as big on rewarding views. There are wild ponies and huge vistas as well as two of dining pubs with rooms nearby – The New Inn or the Kilpeck Inn.
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