Pawfect Walks

Green Dragon Hotel allows pets to stay for free, so why not plan a getaway that even the four-legged members of your family can enjoy?

Much of Herefordshire is protected with the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south, and the Malvern Hills AONB in the west. As well as containing some of Britain’s best scenery, Herefordshire borders the Shropshire Hills AONB, the Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat, and the Brecon Beacons National Park. With such a huge area of fantastic countryside, there is no shortage of walks for you and your four-legged friend.

Ross-on-Wye & Goodrich Castle

Postcard-perfect town straddling the River Wye

It’s just the spot for a lazy weekend with mans best friend. One of the best ways to admire the Wye valley is on the River Wye itself. You and your four-legged friend can hire a canoe and either go for a short meander down the river or pack a picnic and make a day or it. Nearby, the romantic ruins of the medieval Goodrich Castle accept well-behaved dogs on leads everywhere but the tearoom.

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National Trust in Herefordshire

A recommendation you can trust

There is no shortage of impressive National Trust properties, gardens and extensive grounds to explore in Herefordshire. The neoclassical mansion at Berrington Hall near Leominster allow dogs. You can also explore the beautiful gardens and grounds at the nearby Croft Castle and Parkland with 1,500 acres of farm, woodland and fields there are a huge number of walks for you and your dog to choose from.

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Popular Walking Routes

Something for all abilities

If you are after a challenge you can embark on a section of one of the well-known long walking routes. The Herefordshire Trail, which circles the city of Hereford, takes in five market towns and covers 150 miles of pristine countryside. If you fancy a mixture of hill and river walking near the Welsh border join a stretch of the Wye Valley Walk or the world-famous Offa’s Dyke Path.

There are also numerous shorter circular waymarked walks around the county, many of which include local attractions or sites of historic interest.

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The Dean Forest Railway

Take a magical steam-powered trip

Experience the sight, sounds and smells of travel on a rural branch railway operated by steam trains – with some heritage diesel services.

An eight-and-a-half mile trip through the medieval forest to Parkend in Lydney, the Dean Forest Railway offers a dog-friendly day out near Herefordshire. Your canine companion can have a drink on the train’s platform, before climbing aboard and chugging along through the charming scenery. When you and your pet pooch have enjoyed an enchanting trip through the countryside, The Fountain Inn in Parkend is a fantastic dog-friendly pub, perfect for a bite to eat.

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