The River Wye is a 155-mile ribbon of water stretching from the slopes of Plynlimon in Wales to its confluence with the Severn at Chepstow, and although only a short stretch of that runs through the centre of Ross-on-Wye its impact has been felt for over 200 years. Dubbed “the birthplace of British tourism”, leisure …
Did you know July is officially National Picnic Month across the UK? I bet you know as well as we do that here in Daffodilshire we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful spots to spread a blanket. So, as picnic season gets underway, we share five lovely locations you can reach via the …
There are walks you do for the views and there are walks you do for the feeling. May Hill is both. The brisk climb to the summit gets your heart pumping; crisp air fills the lungs, earthy smells engage the senses, natural beauty surrounds, and joy fills the heart. Fallen crab apples, grazing horses, bracken …
May Hill: Gloucestershire’s Crowned Custodian of Spring Read More »
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 …
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 …
New Year’s Resolutions, how are yours going? Can you even remember them? Err same thing here, my first one, to give up eating carbohydrates, lasted till Jan 1st teatime – phew what a relief, nice cake. For my second resolution though I have better hopes. I decided it today and will explain. Looking through theDaffodil …
Our new book of ten carefully researched walks with the bus will make a great gift for yourself or a friend. All of our walks are between 3 and 10 miles and generally quite gentle, on lanes, tracks and pathways with few steep climbs – though sometimes muddy! All the walks can be completed without …
