Guide to the area
Food scene
Ludlow
35 minutes by car and a must-visit for those new to the Marches.
Epic views, very good food and beer (both among the best locally), cosy fire and an exceptionally warm welcome.
24 locals recommend
The Harp Inn
Epic views, very good food and beer (both among the best locally), cosy fire and an exceptionally warm welcome.
Excellent food and drink (Michelin starred until not long ago) and only a 10 / 15 minute drive.
40 locals recommend
The Stagg Inn
Excellent food and drink (Michelin starred until not long ago) and only a 10 / 15 minute drive.
Sightseeing
25 mins by car and another must-visit. Drive via Brilly Mountain for wondeful views of the Black Mountains before descending in to the Wye Valley. Or drive via Gladestry (and stop for a bite at the Royal Oak), Painscastle (the Roast Ox) and Clyro for more beautiful scenery.
286 locals recommend
Hay-on-Wye
25 mins by car and another must-visit. Drive via Brilly Mountain for wondeful views of the Black Mountains before descending in to the Wye Valley. Or drive via Gladestry (and stop for a bite at the Royal Oak), Painscastle (the Roast Ox) and Clyro for more beautiful scenery.
Another gorgeous drive and then miles of breathtaking scenery for walkers not afraid of a good hike...
Rhulen
Another gorgeous drive and then miles of breathtaking scenery for walkers not afraid of a good hike...
One of the most impressive waterfalls in the whole of Wales! Easy access by car then good walking through stunning deciduous woodland surrounding the deep gorge and dripping with mosses and lichens. Can you find the hermits cave atop of the falls?
18 locals recommend
Water Break-Its-Neck
A44One of the most impressive waterfalls in the whole of Wales! Easy access by car then good walking through stunning deciduous woodland surrounding the deep gorge and dripping with mosses and lichens. Can you find the hermits cave atop of the falls?
Worth a trip simply for lunch in the clubhouse (all welcomed and great comfort food for all ages). The course plays like a lynx, is ranked highly by Golf Monthly, and offers challenging golf and breathtaking views across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Radnorshire (and beyond - seven counties in all, if you count the old Welsh ones).
13 locals recommend
Kington Golf Club
Bradnor HillWorth a trip simply for lunch in the clubhouse (all welcomed and great comfort food for all ages). The course plays like a lynx, is ranked highly by Golf Monthly, and offers challenging golf and breathtaking views across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Radnorshire (and beyond - seven counties in all, if you count the old Welsh ones).
Internationally important arboretum and gardens. For easy walks and a restorative drink in the cafe.
30 locals recommend
Hergest Croft
Ridgebourne RoadInternationally important arboretum and gardens. For easy walks and a restorative drink in the cafe.
The hill behind the cottage. The top (give or take) of the Radnor Forest at over 2,000 ft. Walkable from the cottage for those who like a 1,300 ft ascent. More detail and maps available upon request.
Bache Hill
The hill behind the cottage. The top (give or take) of the Radnor Forest at over 2,000 ft. Walkable from the cottage for those who like a 1,300 ft ascent. More detail and maps available upon request.
The church at Old Radnor is remarkable for its situation and epic views, and more importantly for its font, its rood screen, its organ casing - check it out: http://www.castlewales.com/oldrdch.html
St Stephen's Church, Old Radnor
A44The church at Old Radnor is remarkable for its situation and epic views, and more importantly for its font, its rood screen, its organ casing - check it out: http://www.castlewales.com/oldrdch.html