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Sustainable Staycations
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Eco holidays in the greener county
Head to Herefordshire to holiday in an eco, green and environmentally-friendly way.
- Find green places to stay & eat
- Try a low-impact adventure, including walking, cycling & canoeing
- Savour locally grown menus & visit our fabulous local food producers
- Follow one of our slow-travel itineraries - no car required!
- Shop independent, local & second-hand in our charming market towns
Sustainable stars
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Eco champions
Find out about the most sustainable places to stay, eat and visit.
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Go Bus Packing
Grab your rucksack and hop on the bus for a sustainable weekend away!
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Farm Shops & Local Produce
With strong roots in farming and a thriving foodie scene, Herefordshire’s flavours are rather special. For a real taste of the county and low food miles, visit our delis and farm shops which showcase favourite regional producers.
Slow travel itineraries: no car required
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Castles & Canoes in Ross-on-Wye
Reach the independent market town of Ross-on-Wye by National Express Coach then jump on local buses to explore nearby countryside.
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Black & White Villages by Bus
Take an easy (and sustainable) bus ride around our famously pretty Black and White Villages. Perfect for a day's touring or even a long weekend.
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Bike & Hike in Ledbury
Base yourself in this celebrated independent market town to enjoy woodland wanders and cycle rides to nearby artisan cider producers.
Low-impact adventures
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Walking
Walking is the perfect low-impact activity and Herefordshire has 2,100 miles of footpaths to explore, including eight long-distance trails and many circular routes. Stroll peaceful paths through cider orchards and picture-perfect villages, or challenge yourself with a steep hike up to the Cat's Back.
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Cycling
Bring your bike or hire one here and enjoy roaming the county using pedal power. Tour the Black & White villages, scoot around our Cider Circuits or try our long-distance scenic ride, the Watkins Way.
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Canoeing & SUP
Take to the water for an eco-adventure! Get close to nature, soak up the views and enjoy time with friends and family. There's plenty of providers who will happily hire you all the kit for a half day, full day or even a multi day adventure (with riverside camping along the way)
Slow shopping
Go slow and sustainable with your shopping in Herefordshire
Itinerary Picker
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Slow Shopping: Antiques & Vintage
Fans of antiques and vintage will love hunting for unique furniture, decorative knick-knacks and delightful, one-off finds in Herefordshire's market
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Slow Shopping: Artisans & Makers
Move away from the mass produced by buying hand-crafted gifts from local designer-makers. The characterful market towns of Kington and
Slow Shopping: Independent style
Slow shopping invites us all to buy less, to think quality over quantity and to shop more responsibly by supporting