Herefordshire has some of the most picturesque walking routes in the whole of the UK.
To celebrate National Walking Month, here are six of the most beautiful walks on offer in the county, courtesy of Visit Herefordshire.
Arthur's Stone and the Golden Valley
This picturesque five-mile circular route starts and ends at the oldest pub in Herefordshire, the Pandy Inn in Dorstone.
On leaving the village, the route winds through open fields, climbing up towards Arthur's Stone.
The sacred stones are a fascinating insight into Herefordshire history and pre-date Stonehenge.
Fabulous views of the Golden Valley are on offer at the top before a descent back through the fields past the ridge of Merbach Hill and back to the village.
https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/see-do/get-active/walking/routes/arthurs-stone-golden-valley
Shobdon Arches
Black & White Villages Walk: Eardisland to Shobdon Arches
This circular route starts in the pretty village of Eardisland and meanders through the spectacular north Herefordshire countryside to Shobdon before heading back to the black and white village.
Taking in a medieval folly and one of England's most remarkable Rococco churches on the way.
Eardisland is one of Herefordshire’s prettiests villages, with timber-framed houses, a moated castle mound and an impressive medieval church.
At the top of the walk are the stunning Shobdon Arches, now a spectacular hilltop folly through an avenue of trees in the quiet village.
Hoarwithy Church
Ramble by the Wye: Hoarwithy circular walk
This tranquil circular route starts and ends in the riverside village of Hoarwithy with its spectacular St Catherine's church on the hilltop.
It takes in the delightful Sellack Suspension Footbridge which was built in 1895 to link the parish churches of Kings Caple and Sellack.
The route to Sellack follows the meanders of the river Wye as it makes it's way towards Ross-on-Wye.
There are great places to eat along the route including the Lough Pool in Sellack, or the Cottage of Content in Hoarwithy.
https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/see-do/get-active/walking/routes/ramble-wye
Breinton Springs
This riverside walk begins at Hereford Cathedral before leaving the city, via the riverside past Hereford Rugby Club and the Waterworks Museum and open orchards before arriving at the freshwater spring on the banks of the river.
It's a great to place to go birdwatching and is home to the rare Lesser-spotted Woodpecker
Breinton Springs and Breinton Camp are beautiful in all seasons, from blossom and bluebells in the spring to cider apples in the autumn.
https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/see-do/get-active/walking/routes/breinton-springs
Garway Hill
Garway Hill offers 360 degree views of the whole of Herefordshire, from the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons in the west to the Malvern Hills in the east.
On this picturesque walk, the walker will feel completely surrounded by countryside and the tranquility of nature.
Plus the wild ponies, roaming free on the hill are a perfect picture opportunity.
https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/see-do/get-active/walking/routes/garway-ponies
Weobley Parish Church
Weobley
This circular route circumnavigates the picturesque black and white village of Weobley, nestled in the north Herefordshire countryside.
On this gentle walk, you are able to wander past beautiful half-timbered houses and then out into the surrounding green fields for open views of the countryside.
In the village, it is also worth making a tiny detour to visit the impressive church of St Peter and St Paul, which has the second tallest spire in the county.
https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/see-do/get-active/walking/routes/weobley-trail
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