Trail Name

What you’ll see along the way!

Practicalities

Bromyard Lost Treasure

Lying midway between Hereford and Worcester, Bromyard sits amongst some of the most scenic countryside in England and there are some great views along the way. The Trail can be combined with a visit to the Dr Who or Teddy Bear & toy museums.

1.5 miles,

1.5 hours approx. Suitable for wheelchairs with one small detour.

Golden Valley Lost Treasure

Herefordshire's Golden Valley is situated towards the west of the county and close to the border with Wales. This driving Trail starts in Madley and travels up to Arthur's stone near Dorstone. Madley is situated on the B4352 and is approximately 5 miles as the crow flies to the west of Hereford. Take a picnic or plan to have a meal or a drink in Hay-on-Wye at the end of the Trail.

This is one of three driving Trails in Herefordshire.

1.5 miles walking, 12 miles driving or cycling and 2 hours approx.

Hay-on-Wye Murder Mystery

Hay-on-Wye is on the Powys-Herefordshire border close to the Black Mountains in Wales and the rolling countryside of England. This Trail takes you around the town and alongside the River Wye taking in many historic places of interest.  The town is quite hilly and is famous for its book shops!

1.5 miles and 1.5 hours - suitable for light pushchairs.

Hereford Murder Mystery

Hereford is a bustling city full of historical interest, attractive buildings and alleyways, and old courtyards. It sits on the River Wye and its beautiful cathedral contains 2 of Britain's most important historical treasures - the medieval Mappa Mundi and Chained Library – well worth visiting before or after doing the Trail.

There are 4 Trails in Hereford City, so if this is your first visit to Hereford, then we suggest you do this Trail first.

1.5 miles walking and 2 hours approx – accessible for wheelchairs.

Hereford Arts Murder Mystery

This Trail was commissioned by The Courtyard, Hereford’s centre for the arts and starts and ends at The Courtyard itself. There is a voucher in Trail booklet for a cream tea in the cafe there and a separate prize draw which will be made at the end of September 2011.

2 miles and 2 hours – suitable for wheelchairs.

Hereford East Spy Mission

This Trail starts and finishes at the Hereford Cathedral and takes you into some of the lesser known parts of the city and along the river. There is a place to divert and walk much further along by the river.  There is only one very small shop along the route.

2 miles walking and 2 hours approx – accessible for wheelchairs.

Kingsland Spy Mission

Kingsland is a sought after village to the west of Leominster. This Trail is written in rhyme and started life as a summer holiday activity for the local primary school. It is one of our easier Trails with children in mind.

1.5 miles walking and 1.5 hours approx.

Kington Spy Mission

Kington is a small historic market town on the English/Welsh border mentioned as ‘Chingtune' in the Domesday Book. It markets itself as the centre for walking! From Kington, you can divert up onto Offa’s Dyke to see the most beautiful panoramic views. Whilst you are in Kington go and see our friends in The Chocolate Box in the High Street.

2 miles and 2 hours approx – only suitable for very light pushchairs.

Ledbury Murder Mystery

Ledbury is one of the finest black and white towns in the country with lots of independent shops and cafes. Half way round there is a lovely playground with swings and slides for younger members of the family!  

2 miles walking and 2 hours approx – suitable for wheelchairs.

Leominster Murder Mystery

Leominster (pronounced 'Lemster') dates back to the 7th Century and in the town you will find a wide variety of small shops, cafes, pubs and antiques shops. The Trail ends at a really nice picnic spot and there is a children's playground towards the end for the younger members of the family!

2 miles and 2 hours approx - suitable for wheelchairs.

Malvern Hills Spy Mission

The Malvern Hills are a famous beauty spot, with scenic views over both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. There are 5 stopping places around the Hills where the clues can be found and solved and a one day parking ticket will enable you to park in all the car parks on route. The more energetic of you can divert from the Trail to walk up to the peaks if you wish. There are glorious views throughout and picnic spots, hostelries and places of interest to enjoy. This is one of the 'jewels in the crown' of the catalogue!

This is one of 3 driving Trails in Herefordshire and could easily be combined with the Great Malvern Trail found in the Worcestershire catalogue.

1 mile and 10.5 miles driving. 2.5 hours approx. Suitable for light pushchairs.

Old Hereford Lost Treasure

Starting in Merton Meadow, the long term car park (£1 for all day), this Trail will explore some of the old and less well known parts of Hereford. If you don’t know Hereford, it would be better to do the Hereford Murder Mystery first.

1.5 miles and 1.5 hours approx. Suitable for very light pushchairs.

Ross-on-Wye Murder Mystery

Ross-on-Wye is beautifully situated overlooking the River Wye and the Trail takes you around the town, past a fabulous view across the Wye River and into a pretty churchyard. There are lots of pubs along the route as well as one at the end by the river.

1.5 miles and 1.5 hours approx. Suitable for wheelchairs with a small diversion.

Symonds Yat Lost Treasure

This English village within the Forest of Dean is a popular tourist destination, straddling the River Wye on the county border of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. The only connection between the two banks is by an ancient hand ("pull") cable ferry by which, for a small fee, the ferryman pulls people across the river using an overhead rope and this is part of the Trail.  At the end of the Trail there is an option to take a steep footpath up to Yat Rock to see the most amazing views. 

This Trail is very different to most of our other Trails as there is no town to walk around but is more of a country walk along the river! There are still pubs to go to though!

3 miles and 2.5 hours approx.  

Views of South Herefordshire Spy Mission

This driving Trail starts at Kilpeck, which is just off the A465 about 18 miles south of Hereford, and 24 miles north of Abergavenny and Monmouth. After exploring Kilpeck Church, the Trail heads south to Ewyas Harold and then onto Longtown and some fabulous views up the Cat’s Back. There are two castles to explore along the way.

10 miles of driving and about 1.5 miles of walking. Worth doing on a clear day!

Weobley Lost Treasure

There are three villages to look around and each one has a free visitors’ car park which is clearly signposted. The Trail starts at Eardisland, which is just off the A44 between Leominster and Kington. Having answered a few clues there, it moves to Pembridge and the final stop is Weobley which has a wealth of inns, cafes and tearooms for visitors.

1.5 miles of walking and 8 miles of driving or cycling. 2 hours approx.