Trails & Walks

There are many footpaths from the doorstep through the orchards, fields and woodlands. Putley is renowned for its spectacular burst of blossom on the fruit trees in May.

Click on these pictures for views around Putley Coach House.

There are walks to suit all abilities:

The Wye Valley National Footpath; only 5 miles away.

The Mordiford Loop Walk; a superb 4 mile walk through typical Herefordshire including streams, pastures, woodland and hills.

The Capler Loop Walk; alongside the River Wye a 2 mile walk only 5 miles from Putley.

The historic Offas Dyke path threading through Black & White villages in the Marches.

Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd; this is a National Trust property over 5500 acres of moorland with fine hill and valley walking, about 25 miles north of Putley.

Mortimer Trail; This newly opened trail goes from Ludlow to Kington and is divided into 4 sections and vary between 4 and 11 miles. There is an excellent guide which details the route and points out all the places of interest including ancient Roman camps and roads.

Croft Ambrey; there are a number of walks at Croft Castle including a pleasant uphill walk to the Croft Ambrey hill fort. En route you will walk through some of the oldest surviving woodland in Europe. There are dozens of ancient oak and chestnut trees.