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Winter Welcomes in Herefordshire

We can't wait to welcome you to Herefordshire and look forward to seeing you once the national lockdown restrictions are eased in the spring.

We are grateful to everyone for staying at home during the current Covid-19 pandemic. As soon as things have turned a corner then you are warmly invited to escape here for a walk and the chance to savour our fresh air.

Visit our Winter Welcomes website to help you plan a spring break. Come for a roam in our wild landscapes, wander through our age-old woodlands and trek along our riverside trails. We've designed ten circular walking routes, each featuring a fabulous country pub. We guarantee that the seasonal food, not to mention the locally brewed cider and beer, will be well worth the wait. Other superlative socially-distanced activities on offer here include wild swimming, misty morning horse rides and overnight cocooning through to llama trekking, foraging and canoeing.

Or if you would prefer to potter, our beautiful market towns will be the perfect place for a mooch, each with their eclectic array of independent shops.

We're currently working on a brand new web site which will showcase everything Herefordshire has to offer. It will be a place to plot and plan your future travels. Spring's delights will include the best Bluebell Wood Walks and beautiful Blossomtime, which celebrates the apple orchards in blossom and is something everyone should see at least once.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON COVID-19

England is in national lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Everyone must stay at home except for essential purposes.

The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. For further guidance, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home.

Hereford area

The City of Hereford straddles the banks of the River Wye and is the natural centre of Herefordshire life. Quite simply, it’s a wonderful place to take a break.

Mortimer Coutry

You couldn’t make Mortimer Country up. It’s a wonderful unspoilt area of north Herefordshire, nestling into the Shropshire Hills AONB and the Radnor Hills of Powys.

Leominster

Set in the heart of the Herefordshire Marches, Leominster sits halfway between Ludlow in Shropshire and Hereford at the heart of Herefordshire.

Kington

Kington in the North West of Herefordshire, is one of the five market towns of Herefordshire long with Leominster, Bromyard, Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye. Kington, bordering with Powys

Bromyard

There’s a good reason why Bromyard has earned the nickname ‘The Town of Festivals’. Bromyard, nestling between the two cathedral cities of Hereford and Worcester in the east of the Herefordshire.

Ledbury

Nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills to the east of Hereford, Ledbury is a haven for poetry and culture. The area has seduced and provoked more than its fair share of notable Poets. It’s not hard to see why.

Ross-on-Wye

There’s no mistaking Ross-on-Wye in south Herefordshire as a market town. St Mary’s Church spire has shaped the skyline of Ross-on-Wye for over 700 years.

Wye Valley

The River Wye flows along the Anglo-Welsh border and from Mordiford, just south of Hereford, through the south of Herefordshire, the Wye Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Symonds Yat

There are so many reasons to visit Symonds Yat in south Herefordshire. Bordering the Royal Forest of Dean to the south and lush agricultural pastures to the north.

Hay-on-Wye

Only the Dulas Brook separates Hay-on-Wye in Powys, Wales and its English ‘suburb’ Cusop, which is in Herefordshire.

Golden Valley

There’s almost something enchanted about Herefordshire’s Golden Valley as it winds its way sheltered between the Black Mountains and the banks of the River Dore.