The Bateman Arms Recreational Walks

The Bateman Arms offer one and two day packages for walking tours of the Herefordshire countryside. Each night Bed and Breakfast at £42.50 per person including a packed lunch (please bring your own flask). In addition on your return you have the option of a set menu or to eat “off menu” if preferred in our bar or restaurant.

There are two family rooms at £5.00 per child up to 14 years of age and well behaved dogs are welcome.

Guided:

These walks allow you to explore the county with the luxury of a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

1. The Shobdon Loop - This walk has some steady ups and downs so a moderate level of fitness is required. There is a particularly sharp descent from Shobdon Hill Wood across Byton Common. Start and end point is the Bateman Arms - £6 includes packed lunch.
2. Byton to Kington – 11miles with steady ups and downs. A moderate level of fitness is required. Drop off at Byton and collection from Kington - £12 includes packed lunch and transport costs

A minimum of four and maximum of twelve people are required for each guided tour (children are half price but do not count as part of the minimum of four group)
When you attend a guided walk please ensure you wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing and bear in mind the weather conditions.
Dogs under close control are welcome unless stated.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Going it alone:

If you prefer to “go it alone” there are within easy reach of the Bateman Arms – a pick up and drop off service is available – fifteen circular walks in the beautiful Herefordshire Countryside. Download or view any of these 15 circular walks by clicking on the links below. They are provided by Herefordshire Council and the documents contain maps, notes and information on places of historical interest.

1. Bodenham Jubilee Loop Walk
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2. Breinton Springs Loop Walk
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3. Capler Loop Walk
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4. Hoarwithy Loop Walk
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5. John Kyrle Walk, Ross on Wye
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6. Leys Hill Loop Walk
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7. Lingen Loop Walk
   Adobe PDF - 445 kb
8. Marcle Ridge Loop Walk
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9. Mordiford Loop Walk
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10. Shobdon Loop Walk
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11. Titley Loop Walk
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12. Weobley Loop Walk
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13. Wigmore Loop Walk
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14. Woolhope Loop Walk
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15. Yarpole Loop Walk
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In addition Herefordshire Council support various local groups and organisations leading guided walks in the County including the Herefordshire Council Ranger Team, Herefordshire Archaeology, Herefordshire Ornithological Club, Herefordshire Action For Mammals, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Office and Herefordshire Ramblers Association.

Guided Walks organised by the Herefordshire Council Ranger Team. Join the Countryside Ranger Team for guided walks at Queenswood Country Park and it's sister site Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve.
All walks are free, but where stated you need to book to help us manage numbers.
For walks at Queenswood please meet outside the Tourist Information Centre.
Dogs under close control are welcome unless stated.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please visit their websites for further information.

And finally, the Bateman Arms is just off the famous Mortimer Trail - Ludlow to Kington (48km/30 miles signed) A walk through the Marches of England, taking in extensive forests, limestone tops and gentle pastures in an area dominated in mediaeval times by the Mortimer family, one of the most powerful Norman earldoms. It follows a succession of hills and ridges, crossing the valleys of the rivers Teme, Lugg and Arrow, with some strenuous climbs.
It is possible to walk the route in three sections using public transport and should you wish to stop off at the Bateman Arms for food, drink or accommodation we will be delighted to see you!