Wye Wander Walking Break : WalkHerefordshire.com & The Hostelrie, Goodrich
Walk Herefordshire and The Hostelrie at Goodrich are providing a VERY unique offer…
…an all inclusive 3 day walking break with a Tour Guide in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a 4 night Dinner, B & B stay in a 16th Century Gothic Hotel
ALL FOR JUST £340 PER PERSON.
The Wye Valley as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The area adjoining the river Wye between Hereford and Monmouth was designated as an AONB in 1971. The river was central for transport, trade and communication and the Wye tour of the 18th century heralded the start of British tourism; William Wordsworth being one of them.
To discover more walking events visit Walkherefordshire.com
To view hotel facilities, menus and events visit www.thehostelrieatgoodrich.com
Your Walks
DAY ONE
From Goodrich Village, walk uphill to the delightful nature reserve of Coppet Hill, with views across the River Wye to the Black Mountains, before descending to walk along the bank of the Wye. We pause at Lower Lydbrook for our picnic lunch, before resuming the riverside path of the Wye Valley Walk going through Welsh Bicknor to Goodrich.
Distance 8 miles flat but with a short climb at the start of the walk.
DAY TWO
The Wye Valley walk at times diverts from the river, and today’s walk is upstream from the famous Wye Gorge, where the Forest of Dean tumbles to meet the Wye. Our walk follows the Wye Valley Walk, through lanes onto Leys hill, offering tantalising glimpses of the Welsh Mountains, our return through Bishops Wood follows a route rich in woodland wildflowers in season.
Subject to opening times, we visit Goodrich Castle in the afternoon.
DAY THREE
Our walk today will take us over Huntsham Bridge along the river to
Symonds Yat East, where we will take the ancient hand pulled ferry, in operation for hundreds of years to Symonds Yat West. The Yat Rock is a well-known nesting site for Peregrine Falcons; the RSPB maintains a watching site during the summer months, we may be lucky to see them before returning to Goodrich.
Walk Herefordshire guides are fully experienced, have First Aid Qualifications, and are covered for Public Liability Insurance.
Your Accommodation
The Hostelrie at Goodrich is a Country Inn with Restaurant & Rooms. The Gothic style building dates back to 1635 and is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
In addition to the traditional bar eating area that seats up to 50, there is a stylish function/restaurant area that seats 50-70 sit-down and 120 buffet style. On sunny days you can enjoy refreshments in the ‘vine’ garden with its own patio and lawns.
The Hostelrie at Goodrich provides a warm and friendly welcome and beautifully compliments those wishing to fully experience what the area has to offer. They endeavour to source suppliers locally in everything they do. A Flavours of Herefordshire Finalist (2011) and recommended by the Telegraph (2011) as the place to eat for the Wye Valley area in its top 50 walks in Britain, they make and cook everything themselves, fresh to order…just how you like it!
Their Cask Marque Award Winning Pub offers local ales and ciders and guarantees you a great pint!
The Hostelrie’s motto is: No Strangers here, just Friend’s we’ve yet to meet!
WalkHerefordshire.com
Address: 37 Hereford Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8JS
Tel: 01568 614411
Website: www.walkherefordshire.com
Twitter: @walkhereford
The Hostelrie at Goodrich
Address: Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HX
Tel: 01600 890241
Website: www.thehostelrieatgoodrich.com
Twitter: @goodrichchef
Post Date: 27/1/12
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