Find A Path During Your Active Holiday Walking In Herefordshire

Walking in Herefordshire offers great walks and trails for you to try this year. From short strolls by pools to rambles through woodland to waymarked circular walks, there is a path for everyone.

Walking in Herefordshire is the easiest way to enjoy outdoor activities, get closer to nature and leave behind the hustle and bustle of modern everyday life. From wide, grassy tracks to unexplored pathways and leafy tunnels, woods are places where we can relax, unwind and have some fun outdoors.

If you are on holiday in Herefordshire there are some great dog friendly campsites that offer dog-walking areas or dog runs so you can exercise your pet away from the other campers on holiday. Give your four-legged companion a wonderful long walk in the beautiful surroundings these canine campsites have to offer.

Walking in Herefordshire is a great form of exercise, it helps to keep you fit and healthy and is a really easy way to start being more active. Woods are truly magical playgrounds where children can have exciting adventures. After a long stroll in the fresh air with your four-legged friend, it’s nice to sit back and put your feet (or paws) up. Here are dog friendly restaurants in Herefordshire.

With loads to explore and peaceful spots to enjoy these areas are perfect for family picnics too, see a few of our favourite perfect places to picnic in Herefordshire for an alfresco feast.

Why not join Hereford Mountain Club which was formed in 1978, by a group of friends in Hereford, with a common interest in climbing and walking.

Finding walking & running events in Herefordshire as never been easier and there is something for everyone – from beginner to seasoned vet covering all distances from family fun walks and runs to marathons.

Check out our guide for a leisurely stroll through Ledbury. Or explore the stunning scenery and wildlife whilst walking in Bromyard.

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The 136-mile Wye Valley Walk offers a variety of superb scenery. Follow the banks of the river for most of its length with some hill climbing......

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The Downs covers 114 hectares of common land & has long been known locally as the Jewel of Herefordshire & with good reason......

National Trust, Leominster

Lavish country mansion, surrounded by 1500 acres of historic woodland, farm & parkland......

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Long distance, circular, footpath between the county towns of Gloucester, Hereford & Worcester, between their Cathedrals......

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Bosbury loop walks are 3 easy routes through the farms & orchards that surround the village of Bosbury just 3.5 miles from Ledbury......

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Memorable walk amid spectacular countryside. You can stroll sections or walk the whole trail over a couple of weeks......

Spectacular Riverside Garden

Bordered by the River Wye, Pleasure ground for fishing, boating & swimming. Varied habitat for wildlife......

Country Park

Only designated country park in Herefordshire, perfect place for a relaxing walk with a range of attractions......

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One of the finest, ancient, semi-natural broad-leaved woodlands left in the Wye Valley area......

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A linear route, taking 1 to 3 days. Long-distance footpath from Ludlow to Kington, and can be walked in either direction......

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The Herefordshire Trail is a circular trail, approximately 154 miles, created & set up by the Herefordshire Ramblers Association......

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Hereford guided walks commence daily & run from April to the end of October. Booked tours & talks are available for large groups......

National Trust

A neoclassical 18th-century mansion designed by Henry Holland, home to the Harley, Rodney & Cawley families......

Gardens & Country Homes

Experience the unique atmosphere of Brockhampton manor, tranquil walks & beautiful gardens......

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This is a river route from where the River Monnow & River Wye meet, to the source of the River Monnow......

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Meandering its way for 109 miles through the Abberley & Malvern Hills Geopark. Bridgnorth to Gloucester. Passes through stunning countryside......

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Waymarked butterfly trails, 350 acres of mixed woodland, walking trails, wildlife, dogs welcome, picnic areas......

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Special Wildlife Site, brimming with a wide range of woodland animals. Fallow, roe & muntjac deer graze......

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This Ledbury to Eastnor circular walk starts in the town centre to Eastnor Castle. Experience the rich historical legacy of Herefordshire......

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Over 200 acres of beautiful woodland, hills & streams on the Herefordshire Worcestershire border, close to Bromyard......