Our most popular walking tour...Lots of people want to
enjoy the walk and the challenge of completing the whole 30 mile Trail in
one short holiday. This is a
three day walking tour starting from Kington leading through Titley &
Aymestrey and spending your last night in Ludlow. We transport you to the start & finish of your
walk.
**The Mortimer Trail is the only walking tour in the UK
starting & finishing with a Michelin star restaurant. Walkers can start their tour with a
special meal at The Stagg and celebrate the completion of their 30 mile
walk two days later in one of LudlowÕs Michelin Star restaurants (Mr
UnderhillÕs and La Becasse) **
Walk Description. Walking on well signposted routes,
through a variety of terrain – farmland, woodland & open
moorland. Some short, steep
sections. Total 30 miles/48km.
Day 1.
Kington to Titley. 6
miles/ 10km. Leaving
your car at Petchfield Farm, you are taken to Kington, for the start of The
Mortimer Trail. Kington is a
quiet market town with plenty of places to stop for lunch. The trail
takes you away from the Welsh border, over Offa's Dyke and eventually down
to the village of Titley.
Staying at The Stagg at Titley (Hotel/Inn option), or a local
guesthouse in Presteigne. The Stagg Inn was the first inn in the UK to
receive a Michelin star - Its
a fantastic place to stay, and turns the holiday into a real treat.
Day 2.
Titley to Aymestrey. 12
miles/ 19km. Today's walk,
takes you along a series of ridges to the Hill fort in Wapley forest, then
down to the Lugg valley and Aymestrey gorge. A lovely walk with great
views & some beautiful woodland stretches. Overnight stop at a country
inn or guest house (excellent reputation for food).
Day 3.
Aymestrey to Ludlow. 12 miles/ 19km. Your last day's walk
takes you once more into the hills - up to the Iron Age fort of Croft
Ambrey and the National Trust land's of Croft Castle. Follow the
trail through Bircher Common
and up into Mortimer Forest (brilliant, 360 degree views from High Vinnalls) and
eventually down into the medieval town of Ludlow for your last night's
stop. Stay at the Feathers
Hotel (Hotel/Inn option) or unique local guesthouse in the historic centre
of Ludlow.
Day 4.
Ludlow to Petchfield Farm.
Your last day & time to explore Ludlow. We arrange to pick
you up at a time convenient to you & take you back to Petchfield Farm
to collect your car & luggage.
© Wheely wonderful cycling
