Wye Valley Walk Anniversary Walk 8: Hereford to Fownhope

Urban paths lead out of the city, passing Edward Elgar's home, picking up a path across the floodplain of the river Wye which takes us to Hampton Bishop and its church with an unusual black and white timbered belfry. We follow the flood defence banks to the river Lugg at Mordiford Bridge (the view from which is said to have inspired Elgar). Mordiford is home to some dragons! We now enter the Wye Valley National Landscape - an area of outstanding natural beauty which stretches down to Chepstow. Leaving the Wye behind the path climbs through traditional orchards, where sheep graze under apple and perry trees, and then crosses peaceful rolling fields before descending into Fownhope.

Important!  There are limited facilities/refreshments on route so make sure you have enough food and drink for all day.

You will need walking boots and waterproof clothing, plus warm layers dependent on the weather.

Your Walk Leaders Ceri Belli is Rights of Way Officer with Herefordshire Council. Ruth Waycott works for the Wye Valley National Landscape Team and wrote the Cicerone official guide to the Wye Valley Walk. 

Essential Info Distance 8 miles  Time 4  1/2 hrs approx WALKING TIME

Meeting Point Park and meet  at Fownhope Pavilion and Recreation Field (off Capler Lane) HR1 4PJ What 3 words: ///plump.gourmet.outline A minibus will take us to the start of the walk in Hereford.

Route Info

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