Hereford River Loop - Free Guided Walk in Herefordshire

A relaxed, supportive 5 km guided walk for adults in Herefordshire — gentle pace, good company, and no pressure to keep up.

From Hereford Cathedral, we'll wander around the beautiful Bartonsham meadows nature reserve before returning along the riverside path.

This is a free community walk, funded by The National Lottery, designed to make walking more accessible, enjoyable and wellbeing-boosting

📍 Event Details Date: Thursday 22nd October Start Time: 9.30am Distance: 5.5 km Pace: Gentle + inclusive

You don't need to be super fit, just able to walk steadily for a couple of hours. This walk is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to rediscover their confidence being active outdoors.

Cost: Free (Lottery Funded) Duration: ~2 hrs Friendly, welcoming group vibe Gentle pace suitable for beginners Qualified guide focused on safety & encouragement Time for chatting and enjoying nature No pressure to “keep up”

What to bring Comfortable walking shoes or trainers Weather-appropriate clothing Water to drink Walking poles if normally used

Meeting point Hereford Cathedral north porch What3words: jelly.cage.after

There is pay and display parking nearby at St Martins Car Park. Public transport options: Hereford train station is about a 15-minute walk from the meeting place and many bus routes stop on Broad St very near the Cathedral.

Good to know There will be an optional coffee & cake stop at a café at the end of the walk.

This is a free community walk funded by The National Lottery. Booking is essential so numbers can be managed safely.