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Herefordshire, The Wye Valley

and The Marches

Hereford beef • Cider • Countryside • Walking • foodie •
Festivals • History • River Wye • national landscapes

Welcome to these three stunning regions, which overlap and entwine with seamless
landscapes and scenery. Walk the border mountain ranges, explore unique market
towns, discover hidden history, and enjoy current shows and festivals.
The fifth longest river in the UK, the River Wye, dips in out of the English and Welsh
borders as it stretches the 134-mile journey from Mid Wales down through The
Marches, Herefordshire and the Wye Valley National Landscape. Along its route
you will find wonderful wildlife, spectacular views, gorgeous gardens, enchanting
castles, country houses, ancient landmarks and culture as well as picturesque
villages, vibrant towns and gastronomic excellence.

With almost 2000 listed buildings, over drink (ask for the world famous Hereford
20 castles (not all accessible), 178 bridges Beef from the indigenous Hereford Cattle),
and 77 Sites of Special Scientific Interest admire the attractions, relax and have
there will always be something to see and exciting new experiences over and over
do. Walking and cycling are hugely popular again. Herefordshire always loves a good
around the stunning countryside and celebration; from country fairs and shows
bordering mountain ranges. around the pretty market towns, to food and
drink, art, music, film and poetry festivals.
Herefordshire revels in its laid-back Steeped in cider heritage, a Wassail
lifestyle; sparsely populated, heavily at the start of the New Year is a MUST!
agricultural and famed for living life in
the ‘slow lane’. Marvel at the creative Hereford City is right at the beating heart
uniqueness around you, be fascinated by of Herefordshire, the five market towns of
the buildings and historic imprints and Kington, Leominster, Bromyard, Ledbury
explore the incredible landscapes and vistas. and Ross-on-Wye roll off like the spokes of
Indulge in the award-winning food and a cartwheel, taking in half of Hay-on-Wye

6 The ULTIMATE Guide to Herefordshire, The Wye Valley & The Marches