Herefordshire walk 01
Little Hereford Circular
Overview
A walk of many themes - starting off at an ancient church set in pasture and then passing by an incredible derelict stately home. The walk then moves on to small remote lanes and finally into open fields and meadows heading towards the River Teme. Consider calling in to the Temeside pub for a refreshing drink, snack or food which is near walk's end aside the River Teme.
Note: Cattle occasionally grazed on one section of this walk. This section is marked on the map.
Distance: Approx 5 miles
Parking: Little Hereford Church Car Park, SY8 4LL
Stiles: Between 3-6
Difficulty: Easy: ascent between 0-500ft over the course of the walk.
GPX file: Bundled with the .pdf file.
Herefordshire walk 02
Kimbolton Circular
Overview
A lovely walk which takes you from an ancient church which is reputed to be the burial place of Welsh rebel prince Owain Glyndwr onwards over rolling pastures and fields to the Hundred and quiet remote lanes. The walk then follows the long, thin wood which was the 'Stockton Ride' a boundary ride for (what is now) NT Berrington Hall's lands. Consider calling in at the Stockton Cross pub which is on the last section of the walk for a refreshing drink, snack or food.
Distance: Approx 5 miles
Parking: Kimbolton Church - St James the Great (small layby opposite church), HR6 0HG
Stiles: Between 6-9+
Difficulty: Easy: ascent between 0-500ft over the course of the walk.
GPX file: Bundled with the .pdf file.
Herefordshire walk 03
Stoke Bliss Circular
Overview
A classic Herefordshire circular walk starting in the little Hamlet of Stoke Bliss and walking up to the top of the nearby wooded Wolferlow ridge and back round over rolling fields. The route takes in a former 17th Century Deer Park, a lovely 'Woodland tunnel walk' part of the ridge, panoramic views across Herefordshire from high up on the ridge and also the site of the former medeival village of Wolferlow (only the church left standing + some earthworks.)
Consider dropping in to the nearby 'Baiting House Inn' at Upper Sapey for a refeshing drink, snack or their locally-sourced food.
Distance: Approx 5 miles
Parking: Layby at Stoke Bliss, postcode and location available on downloaded map.
Stiles: Between 3-6
Difficulty: Moderate
GPX file: Bundled with the .pdf file.
Herefordshire walk 04
Goggin Circular
Overview
A walk in and around the picturesque Goggin area of northern Herefordshire. Quiet and tucked away, this area of low hills and valleys offers up great walking and some stunning panoramic views over Hanway Common and the Marcher Hills. The route also takes in the remains of the castle at Richard's Castle and nearby ancient St Bartholemew's Church.
Consider calling in to the Castle Inn at nearby Richard's Castle for a refreshing post walk drink or food.
Distance: Approx 5 miles
Parking: Parking en route, postcode and location available on the downloaded map.
Stiles: 0, dog friendly
Difficulty: Moderate
GPX file: Bundled with the .pdf file.