‘Snowdrops & Stones’: A Winter Walk from Brobury House

A 6 mile circular guided February walk for moderate abilities, rich in history, myth, and seasonal beauty — perfect for shaking off the winter chill and celebrating the first signs of spring. Ramble along riverside paths, through peaceful woodland, and up to the legendary Arthur’s Stone, ending with a warming homemade lunch at Brobury House.

At this time of year there should be an abundance of snowdrops being a sign of hope that spring is around the corner.

It starts with crossing the graceful red-brick bridge over the Wye before visiting the ancient St Andrew’s Church in Bredwardine. This remarkable church dates back to the Norman Conquest, with its chancel scarred by Owain Glyndwr’s soldiers in 1406. Inside, discover the massive font, the tomb of Walter Baskerville—a knight of giant stature—and the effigy of Sir Roger Vaughan, who fell at Agincourt in 1415. Outside, the churchyard holds connections to diarist Francis Kilvert and benefactor George Jarvis, both shaping local history in different ways.

Your path then follows the wooded riverside to the site of an ancient settlement and medieval fish pond, before climbing steadily across farmland to reach Arthur’s Stone, a 5,000-year-old Neolithic chambered tomb steeped in legend. From here, the views across Herefordshire and the Wye Valley are breathtaking.

After the walk there will be a soup and a roll back at the stunning Brobury House Walled Garden Cafes (included in the price).

Brobury’s winter gardens are famous for their dazzling February carpets of snowdrops. (Please note there may be an additional entrance fee for the gardens.)