Black
& White Farmhouse Cycle Tour
Follow the Rivers Lugg and Arrow to a lovely farmhouse
in the Black & White Villages of Herefordshire. The historic
half-timbered buildings of this area date back to the fifteenth century,
and are surrounded by cider orchards and water meadows. Each day there are
lots of places to stop & explore with easy cycling in between.
Dunkerton's traditional cider mill is always a popular stop for all our
customers!
The National Trust properties of Croft Castle and
Berrington Hall are just a short cycle away. Both run lots of events for
children. Your accommodation is unique - half-timbered, inglenook fires
and even one which looks like a castle (ask for the turret room).
Easy cycling, following river valleys, mainly flat with
a few short steep bits. Total 24 miles/ 39km, plus a choice of day rides.
Opportunities for longer rides each day.
Day 1. Petchfield Farm to Kingsland. Choice of cycle
routes 12-27 miles (21-44km). Two short sections of off road cycling
along the river Lugg, the rest on quiet country lanes. Lots of water mills,
picnic places & great views. You can even cycle into Wales to visit
Presteigne, the historic county town of Old Radnorshire and its award
winning Judges Lodging Museum.
Day 2. Explore the Black & White villages. Choice
of routes 12-34 miles (19-55km). Easy cycling in the water meadows &
valleys. The routes lead you through half-timbered villages, surrounded by
hop fields and orchards. Cider tasting at Dunkerton's Farm in Pembridge.
You can also visit the Grand National Trust property of Berrington Hall.
Day 3. Kingsland to Petchfield Farm. 12 miles/ 19km.
On your last cycling day, remember to stop at Yarpole church for coffee,
their bell tower is one of the oldest timber structures in the UK. Visit
the National Trust's Croft Castle, picnic at the romantic ruins of Richards
Castle. Finishing any time in the afternoon, back at Petchfield Farm.
© Wheely wonderful cycling
