Herefordshire

River Valleys, Rolling Hills, Orchard Landscapes, and Historic Routes

From the river valleys of the Wye and Lugg to the rolling hills of the Welsh border and the orchard landscapes that characterise much of the countryside, Herefordshire contains a network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by farming, market towns, and centuries of movement through the borderlands. Trails such as the Wye Valley Walk, Mortimer Trail, and Offa's Dyke Path reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the Wye Valley National Landscape and the Black Mountains on the county's western edge showcase some of the area's most distinctive natural settings.

Routes pass through river valleys, woodland, farmland, hills, and historic settlements, linking market towns, protected landscapes, and some of the county's most recognisable places. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of Herefordshire while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.