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On walks in Herefordshire you can expect to find sweeping panoramas, vibrant riverbanks, undulating field paths and more wildlife than people. This is one of the most rural counties in England and has a vast amount to offer you on your explorations. The county’s western border is shared with Wales while the majestic River Wye flows in from the west, travels through the county town of Hereford and takes in some wild meanders on its southerly return to Wales.
With parts of two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to take in – Wye Valley and Malvern Hills – there’s a tremendous number of fantastically gorgeous hikes in Herefordshire. Much of the county is made up of undulating, pastoral landscapes with low hilltops. For greater heights, you can explore the Malverns in the east or get a blend of both in the Golden Valley and Welsh Marches to the west. If you’re after flat or wooded walks, the River Wye and its stunning, forested valley will capture your heart.
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Adventuring in Herefordshire’s AONBs
With two AONBs on top of its largely rural landscapes, all of the hikes in Herefordshire are peaceful, nature-filled and picturesque. The Malvern Hills AONB lies on the county’s eastern border, with the boundary mostly running along the ridge. Millennium Hill and Herefordshire Beacon are twin summits near the town of Ledbury, notable for their exceptional views as well as the enormous Iron Age earthworks sprawling over their tops. You can continue along the hills to the south to seek out Midsummer Hill and its Iron Age hillfort as well as exploring Eastnor Deer Park and the surrounding woodlands.
To the south, if you’re after riverside strolls then some of the best hiking trails in Herefordshire lie in the wonderful Wye Valley AONB. After passing through Hereford, the river embarks on a series of enormous meanders, doubling back on itself in lazy loops with pockets of woodlands dotted about between tiny old villages and open fields. There are innumerable footpaths and bridleways near the river, and you can follow its banks closely if you like. Ross-on-Wye and Symonds Yat are the most beautiful bases for adventures down here.
Wildlife spotting on rural walks
Thanks to its rural nature and wide variety of landscapes, from the woods and rivers to the hills and fields, you’ve got a great opportunity for wildlife spotting along your walks in Herefordshire. In the Wye Valley, keeping quiet can really pay off if you’d like to spot the resident fallow, roe and muntjac deer bounding away through the trees. At Symonds Yat in the far south, keep your eyes on the sky to spot the local peregrine falcons while on the river itself, kingfishers can often be seen zipping through the air.
There’s abundant wildlife to see throughout Herefordshire from buzzards and sparrowhawks to mink, butterflies and foxes. Spring and summer are particularly wonderful times to see a wide variety but the county always has something interesting in store for you no matter when you go exploring.
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