Free Cycling and Walking routes
Download a copy of our new brochure for two new walks & cycling rides suitable for all the family.  Copies also available from local visitor centres, Mortimer Country members or ring 01568 770755 for a copy. 

Walking in Mortimer Country
We have our very own Walking route: The Mortimer Trail. This is a 30-mile walk through the historic forest & lands of the Mortimer Family, starting in Kington and ending in Ludlow. It makes an ideal short break.

Walking holidays along the trail are available from www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk or many of the Mortimer country accommodations.

There are also a number of loop walks for day walks.

The Herefordshire Way is a circular route of 150 miles; two of the best sections of the walk come through Mortimer Country.

From Kington to Leintwardine
From Leintwardine to Leominster (pdf)

Other circular walks include:

Lingen Circular Walk (pdf)
Shobdon Circular Walk (pdf)
Wigmore Circular Walk (pdf)
Yarpole Circular Walk (pdf)

Why not walk these routes over two weekends – a great way to get you started on the complete route around Herefordshire?

There is also a 12 miles circular route on the Herefordshire Way from Leintwardine to Burrington and Downton.

On our border with Wales, the best sections of the Offa’s Dyke fortifications can be seen on the stretch of the Offa’s Dyke National Trail that passes through the Clun Valley & Knighton. Contact them on 01547 528753 or visit their website.

Also explore the beautiful Mortimer Country scenery with 8 lovely walks that start at the Baron at Bucknell.

Cycling in Mortimer Country
Mortimer Country has fabulous cycling for everyone.  The most popular route around the Teme Valley is ideal for all abilities, start from Wheely Wonderful Cycling’s Hire centre. You can also start this cycle ride from Leintwardine or Wigmore.

We also have top class mountain biking routes in Hopton Wood Mountain Bike Trails - 20 miles of woodland tracks – including a family route and a competition route for experienced Mountainbikers.  (Available from Visitor Information Centres, or from 01889 586 593 www.forestry.gov.uk.).  There is also easier forest cycling in Mortimer Forest.

Our country lanes are so quiet that every where is a joy to cycle – but to get the best information about where to cycle, pick up the Cycling for Pleasure maps (click to order) - network of routes (on and off-road) linking all areas through North Herefordshire and the borders.

Why not take the green option  & chose a short Cycling Holiday available from www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk 01568 770755.

Cider Cycling around Mortimer Country - Download map & information.

Long distance Bridleways
Another great reason to get active in Mortimer Country  - a really outstanding network of bridleways. The forests also provide good riding. “Bring your own horse” holidays can be organised by www.lowerbuckton.co.uk. Pony treks through Mortimer Forest from www.northfarmludlow.co.uk 01584 872026.

There is also a National Hunt racecourse at Ludlow and our very own Point to Point at Brampton Bryan 

Images courtesy of Wheely Wonderful Cycling.