Claire’s sightseeing local area
City/town information
We have a few suggested walking books for the area that you will find in the book case below the TV. Please feel free to borrow and return for other holiday makers to enjoy.
Longtown Castle. Longtown Castle, also termed Ewias Lacey Castle in early accounts, is a ruined Norman motte-and-bailey fortification in Longtown, Herefordshire. It was established in the 11th century by Walter de Lacy, reusing former Roman earthworks. There is a local castle walk leaflet in the bookshelf but the castle makes interesting viewing and great picture backdrop opportunity.
Drovers Way, Olchon Valley. https://www.uksouthwest.net/herefordshire/black-hill-and-olchon-valley/
The Skirrid. You can see the mountain top from our property as you go up or down the drive. Just look out towards the front of the house for a view that changes daily. This energetic walk takes you through woodland and out onto open mountainside, before a steep climb to the summit which offers splendid views of the surrounding countryside and St Michael's Church on the summit of the Skirrid.https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley/trails/skirrid-fawr-walk-a-mountain-of-mud-and-myths. You may want to stop off at The Skirrid Mountain Inn on your way home for a visit to Britain’s most haunted pub at Llanvihangel, Crucorney, Monmouthshire Standing for over 900 years & located in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, the Skirrid Inn is steeped in legends of revolutions, ghosts & built on a mountain that once “shivered” - you will have to go a very long way to find an Inn with such history or character.
Arthurs stone https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/arthurs-stone/ Arthur's Stone Lane , Dorstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 6AX Arthur's Stone is an atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber made of great stone slabs, set in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.
Like many prehistoric monuments in western England and Wales, this tomb has been linked to King Arthur since before the 13th century. According to legend, it was here that Arthur slew a giant who left the impression of his elbows on one of the stones as he fell.
Pandy along Offas Dyke path
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/offas-dyke-path/route/
https://charleshawes.veddw.com/offas-dyke-path/offas-dyke-path-day-5-pandy-to-llanthony/
Canoe down the River Wye. There are many canoe hire companies in various locations along the Wye. Here are a few links to some that are on offer. https://wyevalleyexperience.co.uk/ https://www.herefordcanoehire.com/ https://www.herefordkayakcanoe.co.uk/ http://www.wyevalleycanoes.co.uk/ http://www.leftbankcanoehire.co.uk/hay-on-wye-whitney.html
Longtown
We have a few suggested walking books for the area that you will find in the book case below the TV. Please feel free to borrow and return for other holiday makers to enjoy.
Longtown Castle. Longtown Castle, also termed Ewias Lacey Castle in early accounts, is a ruined Norman motte-and-bailey fortification in Longtown, Herefordshire. It was established in the 11th century by Walter de Lacy, reusing former Roman earthworks. There is a local castle walk leaflet in the bookshelf but the castle makes interesting viewing and great picture backdrop opportunity.
Drovers Way, Olchon Valley. https://www.uksouthwest.net/herefordshire/black-hill-and-olchon-valley/
The Skirrid. You can see the mountain top from our property as you go up or down the drive. Just look out towards the front of the house for a view that changes daily. This energetic walk takes you through woodland and out onto open mountainside, before a steep climb to the summit which offers splendid views of the surrounding countryside and St Michael's Church on the summit of the Skirrid.https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley/trails/skirrid-fawr-walk-a-mountain-of-mud-and-myths. You may want to stop off at The Skirrid Mountain Inn on your way home for a visit to Britain’s most haunted pub at Llanvihangel, Crucorney, Monmouthshire Standing for over 900 years & located in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, the Skirrid Inn is steeped in legends of revolutions, ghosts & built on a mountain that once “shivered” - you will have to go a very long way to find an Inn with such history or character.
Arthurs stone https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/arthurs-stone/ Arthur's Stone Lane , Dorstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 6AX Arthur's Stone is an atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber made of great stone slabs, set in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.
Like many prehistoric monuments in western England and Wales, this tomb has been linked to King Arthur since before the 13th century. According to legend, it was here that Arthur slew a giant who left the impression of his elbows on one of the stones as he fell.
Pandy along Offas Dyke path
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/offas-dyke-path/route/
https://charleshawes.veddw.com/offas-dyke-path/offas-dyke-path-day-5-pandy-to-llanthony/
Canoe down the River Wye. There are many canoe hire companies in various locations along the Wye. Here are a few links to some that are on offer. https://wyevalleyexperience.co.uk/ https://www.herefordcanoehire.com/ https://www.herefordkayakcanoe.co.uk/ http://www.wyevalleycanoes.co.uk/ http://www.leftbankcanoehire.co.uk/hay-on-wye-whitney.html
Sightseeing
The Black Hill known locally as the Cats Back.
A local favourite walk. You will see where Longtown gets its name from as you look back down the valley. Look out for the wild horses on your walk. You may be lucky enough to get up close. This is one of the most spectacular Black Mountains walks in South Wales. You can go to the summit of the Black Hill (point E) and return back down again (2.8 miles), or you can do the entire circuit (just under 5 miles). This is one of the most glorious strolls in the region, whether or not you’re a veteran walker, especially when the skies are blue and the clouds are high.
https://theoutdoorguide.co.uk/walks/tog-walks/black-mountains-walks-the-black-hill-and-cats-back-walk/ 5 miles circular tour.
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Black Hill
The Black Hill known locally as the Cats Back.
A local favourite walk. You will see where Longtown gets its name from as you look back down the valley. Look out for the wild horses on your walk. You may be lucky enough to get up close. This is one of the most spectacular Black Mountains walks in South Wales. You can go to the summit of the Black Hill (point E) and return back down again (2.8 miles), or you can do the entire circuit (just under 5 miles). This is one of the most glorious strolls in the region, whether or not you’re a veteran walker, especially when the skies are blue and the clouds are high.
https://theoutdoorguide.co.uk/walks/tog-walks/black-mountains-walks-the-black-hill-and-cats-back-walk/ 5 miles circular tour.
Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the secluded Vale of Ewyas, a steep-sided once-glaciated valley within the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. It lies seven miles north of Abergavenny on an old road to Hay-on-Wye at Llanthony. The priory ruins lie to the west of the prominent Hatterrall Ridge, a limb of the Black mountains. The main ruins are under the care of Cadw and entrance is free.
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Llanthony Priory
Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the secluded Vale of Ewyas, a steep-sided once-glaciated valley within the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. It lies seven miles north of Abergavenny on an old road to Hay-on-Wye at Llanthony. The priory ruins lie to the west of the prominent Hatterrall Ridge, a limb of the Black mountains. The main ruins are under the care of Cadw and entrance is free.
Sugar Loaf Mountain Abergavenny. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley/trails/sugarloaf-circuit . Wander through a deep wooded valley and out onto open moorland, climb the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain and take in wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, stretching across to the Severn Estuary and the Brecon Beacons.
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Sugar Loaf
Sugar Loaf Mountain Abergavenny. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley/trails/sugarloaf-circuit . Wander through a deep wooded valley and out onto open moorland, climb the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain and take in wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, stretching across to the Severn Estuary and the Brecon Beacons.
The Skirrid. You can see the mountain top from our property as you go up or down the drive. Just look out towards the front of the house for a view that changes daily. This energetic walk takes you through woodland and out onto open mountainside, before a steep climb to the summit which offers splendid views of the surrounding countryside and St Michael's Church on the summit of the Skirrid.https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley/trails/skirrid-fawr-walk-a-mountain-of-mud-and-myths.
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Skirrid Fawr
The Skirrid. You can see the mountain top from our property as you go up or down the drive. Just look out towards the front of the house for a view that changes daily. This energetic walk takes you through woodland and out onto open mountainside, before a steep climb to the summit which offers splendid views of the surrounding countryside and St Michael's Church on the summit of the Skirrid.https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley/trails/skirrid-fawr-walk-a-mountain-of-mud-and-myths.
Arthurs stone https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/arthurs-stone/ Arthur's Stone Lane , Dorstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 6AX Arthur's Stone is an atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber made of great stone slabs, set in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.
Arthur's Stone is an atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber made of great stone slabs, set in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.
Like many prehistoric monuments in western England and Wales, this tomb has been linked to King Arthur since before the 13th century. According to legend, it was here that Arthur slew a giant who left the impression of his elbows on one of the stones as he fell.
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Arthur's Stone
Arthur's Stone LaneArthurs stone https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/arthurs-stone/ Arthur's Stone Lane , Dorstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 6AX Arthur's Stone is an atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber made of great stone slabs, set in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.
Arthur's Stone is an atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber made of great stone slabs, set in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.
Like many prehistoric monuments in western England and Wales, this tomb has been linked to King Arthur since before the 13th century. According to legend, it was here that Arthur slew a giant who left the impression of his elbows on one of the stones as he fell.
Pandy along Offas Dyke path
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/offas-dyke-path/route/
https://charleshawes.veddw.com/offas-dyke-path/offas-dyke-path-day-5-pandy-to-llanthony/
Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke PathPandy along Offas Dyke path
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/offas-dyke-path/route/
https://charleshawes.veddw.com/offas-dyke-path/offas-dyke-path-day-5-pandy-to-llanthony/
On of my favourites especially if the weather is not great. Sheltered from the worst of the wind for some of the way you get to walk alongside small cascading water stream.
Drovers Way, Olchon Valley. https://www.uksouthwest.net/herefordshire/black-hill-and-olchon-valley/
Olchon Valley
The path to Olchon Valley descends gently over the heather to the head of the ravine then drops down quite steeply, staying just to the east of a small stream, and meeting a road after 1.2 miles from the junction. The waterfalls and pools along the drainage can be seen by walking off trail a way then directly down the streambed; there are no significant obstacles, though also no especially big falls. One tributary joins from the west, then the gradient lessens and the creek flows towards a sparsely wooded area further down the valley. From the end of the path it is 1.4 miles back along roads to the start point, but perhaps a better alternative is to walk cross-country or along sheep trails over the hillside to the east, across a number of tiny drainages before rising slightly to pass along the upper edge of a patch of woods, over more rough grassland and finally round below the lower end of the ridge, meeting the initial path just below the southernmost rocky exposures.
Olchon Valley
Olchon ValleyOn of my favourites especially if the weather is not great. Sheltered from the worst of the wind for some of the way you get to walk alongside small cascading water stream.
Drovers Way, Olchon Valley. https://www.uksouthwest.net/herefordshire/black-hill-and-olchon-valley/
Olchon Valley
The path to Olchon Valley descends gently over the heather to the head of the ravine then drops down quite steeply, staying just to the east of a small stream, and meeting a road after 1.2 miles from the junction. The waterfalls and pools along the drainage can be seen by walking off trail a way then directly down the streambed; there are no significant obstacles, though also no especially big falls. One tributary joins from the west, then the gradient lessens and the creek flows towards a sparsely wooded area further down the valley. From the end of the path it is 1.4 miles back along roads to the start point, but perhaps a better alternative is to walk cross-country or along sheep trails over the hillside to the east, across a number of tiny drainages before rising slightly to pass along the upper edge of a patch of woods, over more rough grassland and finally round below the lower end of the ridge, meeting the initial path just below the southernmost rocky exposures.
Symonds Yat Rock
iconic view of Herefordshire at Symonds yat
Monmouth
Pretty market town
**THE JEWEL OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY**
We love it when we're out walking and stumble across a real gem. An old church, an historic abbey, a fantastic viewpoint or a quaint village.
If you're out exploring the gorgeous golden valley this year look out for Dore Abbey nestled deep in the Herefordshire countryside. Just waiting to be discovered.
This former Cistercian abbey was founded in 1147 by Robert FitzHarold of Ewyas, the Lord of Ewyas Harold. A large part of the original medieval building has been used since the 16th century as the parish church, with remaining parts either now ruined or no longer extant.
It was formed as a daughter house of the Cistercian abbey at Morimond in France and modelled on the same having a presbytery, two chapels, two transepts, a crossing and a nave.
If you love history then this find will fuel your passion even more.
www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk
#eatsleepliveherefordshire
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Dore Abbey
School Lane**THE JEWEL OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY**
We love it when we're out walking and stumble across a real gem. An old church, an historic abbey, a fantastic viewpoint or a quaint village.
If you're out exploring the gorgeous golden valley this year look out for Dore Abbey nestled deep in the Herefordshire countryside. Just waiting to be discovered.
This former Cistercian abbey was founded in 1147 by Robert FitzHarold of Ewyas, the Lord of Ewyas Harold. A large part of the original medieval building has been used since the 16th century as the parish church, with remaining parts either now ruined or no longer extant.
It was formed as a daughter house of the Cistercian abbey at Morimond in France and modelled on the same having a presbytery, two chapels, two transepts, a crossing and a nave.
If you love history then this find will fuel your passion even more.
www.eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk
#eatsleepliveherefordshire
Puzzlewood (grid reference SO578092) is an ancient woodland site and tourist attraction, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England.[1][2] The site, covering 14 acres (5.7 ha), shows evidence of open-cast iron ore mining dating from the Roman period, and possibly earlier.
Puzzle Wood, Coleford GL16, Yhdistynyt kuningaskunta
Puzzlewood (grid reference SO578092) is an ancient woodland site and tourist attraction, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England.[1][2] The site, covering 14 acres (5.7 ha), shows evidence of open-cast iron ore mining dating from the Roman period, and possibly earlier.
Food scene
You may want to stop off at The Skirrid Mountain Inn on your way home for a visit to Britain’s most haunted pub at Llanvihangel, Crucorney, Monmouthshire Standing for over 900 years & located in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, the Skirrid Inn is steeped in legends of revolutions, ghosts & built on a mountain that once “shivered” - you will have to go a very long way to find an Inn with such history or character.
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The Skirrid Mountain Inn
You may want to stop off at The Skirrid Mountain Inn on your way home for a visit to Britain’s most haunted pub at Llanvihangel, Crucorney, Monmouthshire Standing for over 900 years & located in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, the Skirrid Inn is steeped in legends of revolutions, ghosts & built on a mountain that once “shivered” - you will have to go a very long way to find an Inn with such history or character.