Herefordshire (a pretty city, orchards and old buildings)
Herefordshire is quite the charm! Situated next door to Wales in the West Midlands, it has a fairly low population. The main city of Hereford is beautiful (almost like a nice town) with a lovely cathedral and green.
Like Somerset and Kent, this is orchard country. So you won’t have to go far to find nice fruit juice, wine or cider!
If out walking, follow the Countryside Code to keep all creatures safe (learn how to upright an overturned sheep). Keep dogs away from steep banks, mushrooms, cliffs and toxic plants/trees. Daffodils are popular here year-round but know they are like all bulbs unsafe near pets.
At the coast, keep dogs away from nesting birds and sand dunes. Read how to keep dogs safe by the seaside. Check beach bans before travel.
The River Wye
Hereford sits on the River Wye, a river that goes over the border to Wales. Green MP Ellie Chowns has been instrumental in campaigning to clean it up, and stop local river pollution.
Ross-on-Wye (a nice market town)
Ross-on-Wye is one of the county’s nicest market towns. There are many walks leading through woods and along the river, for a nice quiet day out.
The historic streets of Ledbury
Ledbury looks a a bit like Chester, all timber-framed buildings and narrow streets. Walking through here is like stepping back in time, if you’re a history buff!
This town is also close to the Malvern Hills, if you fancy a strenous hike.
