![]() The valley stretches from Ewyas Harold in the south to Dorstone in the north. It's a very scenic area with the rolling countryside of the valley of the River Dore and a number of pretty villages to enjoy. Just before reaching Dorstone you'll cross over the old Golden Valley Railway which ran from Hay-on-Wye to Pontrilas between the early 1880's until the mid-1900's.Īfterwards, relax over a lazy lunch at The Pandy Inn or Lower House Farm.This walk takes you through the beautiful Golden Valley in western Herefordshire. The footpath takes you through the farmyard, but there's also a (subtly) signposted diversion if you prefer. After dropping down the hill there's a farm. Follow this footpath all the way back to Dorstone. Shortly after joining the road take the footpath sign to the right. Walk south then follow the hedge line to the road. The bridleway (boggy in places) takes you all the way to the ridge of Merbach Hill where you can take in the best views. Follow the lane up to a left-hand bend where you'll walk straight on to follow a bridleway. Turn left onto the road but then almost right very shortly afterward, over fields and down a hill onto another country lane. Take in the views and read the information boards about these sacred stones which pre-date Stonehenge by a millennium! This is the only significant uphill on the route so you can relax after reaching Arthur's Stone. Keep looking over your shoulder for views of the Black Mountains behind you. Starting at the oldest pub in Herefordshire, The Pandy Inn, or the small car park opposite, follow the north-east road out of the village, then up the fields to Arthur's Stone.
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