The trail links the Wye Valley with the Golden Valley and the flower meadows and foothills of the Black Mountains. Once you leave the city and the Cathedral behind, this is a rich and silent land, good for the body as well as the soul. through the Golden Valley in Hereford Diocese, for people in search of a spiritual element to walking, using landscape, churches and other sacred sites as a foci for reflection and rest. Approximately 60 miles long you will come across apple orchards, sacred sites, ruined castles, holy wells and Arthurian legends as well as hidden farms that produce local ciders and ice cream. There is a real contrast between gentle wooded river valleys and stunning views of mountain landscapes with one or two spots for wild swimming.

For more details contact Anne at [email protected] or visit our website abbeydoredeanery.org or the British Pilgrimage Trust’s website britishpilgrimage.org