10 of the best views in Herefordshire

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Arthur's Stone, Dorstone, by Chris Bridges

1. Arthur's Stone, Dorstone
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.

The area between Leominster and Ludlow offers magnificent views as Manny Diez demonstrates

2. A rural idyll
Situated south of Hereford, the countryside between the market towns of Leominster and Ludlow offers perfect views, whatever the season, whatever the weather. 

The Cat's Back offers spectacular views. Picture by Sally Jowitt

3. The Cat's Back, Black Mountains
The Cat's Back is the nickname given to the ridge of Crib-y-Garth, the Black Hill, given the name because of its resemblance to a cat preparing to pounce when seen from the Herefordshire side. This famous landmark was immortalised in fiction as the setting for Bruce Chatwin's novel, On the Black Hill.

Elgar at Cathedral Green with his trusty Sunbeam bicycle. Picture by Tom Keddie

4. Hereford Cathedral 
The cathedral has been a place of worship since approximately the eighth century, and is home to a pair of medieval treasures - the Chained Library and the Mappa Mundi. Outsiee on the green, Sir Edward Elgar stands with his trusty Sunbeam bicycle, immortalised by sculptor Jemma Pearson. 

Church Street, one of Hereford's hidden gems. Picture by Joanna Freeman

5. Church Street, Hereford
Church Street is one of the city's hidden treasures, connecting High Town to the cathedral. Home to a selection of independent shops and cafes, the street was, it's said, originally known as Cabbage Lane, a nod to its past.

The Mortimer Trail at Titley. Picture by Malcolm Evans

6. The Mortimer Trail at Titley
A long distance footpath named after the Mortimer family of ruling Marcher Lords who helped to shape the history and geography of this part of the border country.
The route runs between Ludlow Castle and Kington, crossing the River Teme and running through Mortimer Forest, past Croft Castle and the Iron Age hill fort Croft Ambrey, through Aymestry, across the rivers Lugg and Arrow before arriving in Kington.

Bircher Common, Leominster, by Robert Hardaker

7. Bircher Common
Nearby you'll find Croft Castle and Croft Ambrey, both National Trust properties. Excavation in the 1960s of Croft Ambrey revealed that it had been in use from the 6th century BC up to AD 48.

Looking over Bringsty Common to the Malvern Hills just after sunrise. Picture: Jane Hufton 

8. Bringsty Common 
A great spot not only for photographers but for walkers too, with a selection of routes, not to mention the ideal start or finish point at The Live and Let Live, a beautiful thatched pub. Bringsty Common also offers retail therapy in the form of Bringsty Vintage Living, the perfect place to browse for collectables for home and garden. 

Cloud inversion at Symonds Yat by Chris Lyons

9. Yat Rock
The perfect spot to capture that most iconic of Herefordshire views - the dramatic sweep of the River Wye far below the rock, from which it's also possible to catch a glimpse of peregrine falcons nesting on the cliff face opposite. 

Belmont Abbey in winter by Andy Chadd

10. Belmont Abbey, Hereford

Belmont Abbey is a Catholic Benedictine monastery that forms part of the English Benedictine Congregation. It stands on a small hill overlooking Hereford, with views across to the Black Mountains, Wales to the west. Although only a tiny portion of it is visible in this atmospheric winter-time picture, the top of its tower hints at the majesty that lies just beyond the snow-covered slope