
Experiences
Activities
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A short walk from the wagon along the green lane will take you up to the trig point on Cole's Tump where you have a 360 degree view over Herefordshire and from which point you can glimpse seven counties.
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Explore the local footpaths, stroll along the lanes, walk to The Fountain Inn pub or take a day hike to Garway Hill. www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/discover/garway-hill
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Old field Forge - Blacksmith Experience Days and Activities, including making your won axe, sword or wedding or engagement rings. (Just a 10 minute drive away.) www.oldfieldforge.co.uk
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Beautiful 1-1 Sound Healing sessions and Private Gong Baths (15 minutes drive) www.instagram.com/resonanthealing.life
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Wild swimming areas locally, river and lake. Details in wagon.
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HS Activities (10 minutes drive) Outdoor activity centre offering paintballing, clay shooting, laser tag, splatmaster, air gun shooting and archery.
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Three Choirs Vineyard Wine Tasting (35 minutes drive) www.three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk
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Fair Oak Cider Mill - Traditional Horse Powered Mill (25 minutes) www.fairoakcider.co.uk
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Kayak and paddle board down the river Wye. Lots of hire places to get on the river for a few hours or a day.
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Mountain hiking up Skirrid Fawr (30 minutes drive), Sugar Loaf (37 minutes), The Cat’s back (Crib Y Garth 40 minutes)
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Have an amble and picnic on the banks of the river Wye at Hoarwithy (14 minutes drive), Sellack (18 minutes), Mordiford (21 minutes) or Fownhope (24 minutes)
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The Forest of Dean. Hire bikes and go trailing https://pedalabikeaway.co.uk/ and visit Symonds Yat Viewpoint www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/symonds-yat-rock-p1308821
Eat & Drink
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The Carrot and Wine store in Wormelow, a five-minute drive away.
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Pengethley Farm Shop, ten minutes drive. www.pengethleyfarmshop.co.uk
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The Fountain Inn (1 mile) - Friendly local pub serving very well priced food, just a 15-minute walk from the wagon open Thursday 6 pm to Sunday lunchtime. Advised to check directly with pub whether serving food. 01981 540444
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Under the Nut Tree (2.6 miles) - Fantastic supper club open Fridays and Saturdays. Lovely location, lively atmosphere and excellent home smoked and barbecued food. Very popular, don’t miss out, book well in advance. www.underthenuttree.co.uk
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The Kilpeck (4.3 miles Also walkable via footpaths) - Consistently excellent food, nice atmosphere (and interesting Romanesque church nearby with renowned carvings that draws tourists) www.kilpeckinn.com
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The Bridge Inn (4.5 miles) - Nice location by the river with a large pub garden.
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The Old Stables Fish and Chip shop (6 miles) - Best fish and chips in the area in our opinion. www.thebridgeinnkentchurch.com
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The Walnut Tree, near Abergavenny (30 minute drive) - Michelin Starred since 2010. www.thewalnuttreeinn.com
Hereford Town
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The Burger Shop - A variety of artisan burgers including vegetarian, craft beers and a lively atmosphere, https://burgershop.restaurant Its sister cafe and restaurant is next door
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The Bookshop- The Bookshop describes itself as ‘Modern Ethical Eating’ serving breakfast, brunches, dinner and Sunday lunch, and good cocktails www.thebookshophereford.com
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Sensory & Rye - Stylish cafe bar with some dishes a visual work of art www.sensoryandrye.co.uk
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2Bridges - Casual dining with Tapas, small plates and Sunday roasts www.2bridgeshereford.com
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De Koffie Pot - Cafe and bar in a large sunny courtyard setting by the River Wye https://theleftbankvillage.co.uk/de-koffie-pot
