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The Marches Mortimer Country is Herefordshire’s northern

realm, steeped in political intrigue and treachery
Battles • forests • castles • borderland and known for the Battle of Mortimer’s Cross, a
major battle in The War of the Roses. Trace a
The Marches is today identified as the dynasty along the 30 mile Mortimer Trail between
rugged borderlands along Wales and Ludlow and Kington through picturesque hamlets
England, predominantly the Powys, West and villages nestled in dense ancient forests.
Shropshire and Herefordshire boundaries
fought over by the Marcher Lords many
centuries ago. Great for Groups
Croft Castle (National Trust)
What makes The Marches special nationaltrust.org.uk
The small town of Knighton is home to the The Sydney Nolan Trust (House, Gardens, Art),
Offa’s Dyke Centre and known as ‘The Town Presteigne
on the Dyke’. Follow this famous 177 mile sidneynolantrust.org
earthwork frontier path for incredible walking Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye
and views. Ludlow in South Shropshire is haycastletrust.org
steeped in black and white historic charm, with Hay Markets, Hay-on-Wye
approximately 500 listed buildings including its haymarkets.co.uk
Castle, one of the finest medieval ruins in Ludlow Castle, Ludlow
England. Discover the eclectic indie charms of ludlowcastle.com
‘The Town of Books’ Hay-on-Wye with its
literary festival, markets and the biggest music Find more information on what’s in and
and philosophy festival in the world around The Marches on our website
HowTheLightGetsIn. eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk

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