A few years ago the riverside walk on the path downstream from Ross towards the Wilton Bridge, otherwise a pleasant grassy stroll, was blighted by two neglected or derelict pubs. In 2022 The Hope and Anchor re-opened after extensive refurbishment including a ‘Pleasure Garden’ extending down to the riverside path. Once past that, through the …
The parish of Much Marcle offers a wide range of walks including sections of the Herefordshire Trail and Three Choirs Way. Thanks to the good work of the parish footpaths team led by footpaths officer, David Beckett, many paths have been improved in recent years and this walk is no exception. It is a 4-mile …
A few years ago a walker along the riverside below Ross-on-Wye would have encountered a sad sight – a closed pub in a fantastic scenic position overlooking the bend in the river. A local businessman and ex-mayor of Ross saw the potential, and after ambitious restoration the pub reopened in June 2022. Now much more …
Beers on the Bus: The Hope and Anchor, Ross on Wye Read More »
Think of a typical English village, and the grassy green, the church, village hall and the pub come to mind. The Gloucestershire village of Dymock has all of these in a tight cluster at its centre. That the pub is still trading is due to the forward thinking of the Parish Council, who bought the …
The meteorological winter ended on February 28th and March 20th marks the Vernal Spring Equinox. Either way, the Daffodil season brings an opportunity to get out and walk the paths of Daffodilshire. The story of the wild daffodil is told elsewhere and we thank all those who seek to encourage the spread of this rare …
If you are itching to get out of the house then read on. Strangely enough when we did the recce in early November there were still plenty of wild flowers, white campion, dandelion by the wayside as well as ‘Old man in the Spring’ and clover flowering in the fields. It makes you think about …
Walk with the Bus: Kilcot to Newent via Acorn Wood Read More »
4 miles, easy with some climbs and muddy patches! Ledbury is fortunate in having so many wonderful walks near to the town and this walk to Eastnor Castle and back is no exception. It follows well-trodden paths, one at least was an old drovers’ route to and from Ledbury market in years gone by, and …
Walk with the Bus: Ledbury to Eastnor… a Daffodil Line Walk Read More »
This pleasant linear walk wanders through gently undulating fields and along quiet lanes leading to the old village of Broom’s Green. You then join the Poets’ Paths for the last section into Dymock where you can catch the Daff at the green or opposite. It is a gentle landscape offering fine views across the Leadon …
Of the wealth of heritage timber frame buildings in Ledbury, The Feathers Hotel stands out by virtue of its sheer size and prominence on the High Street. Alight from the 232 Daffodil Line Bus at the similarly timbered Market House, walk up to the pedestrian crossing and the façade fills your vision. Built in the …
A walk in the woods at this time of year is irresistible. The ground leaf cover gives way to an array of early Spring flowers, winter aconite, wood anemone and bluebell. Frith Wood is no exception and is also known for its spreading bellflower which is less common. That makes this circular 5.5 mile walk …
