Sustainable Staycations

Eco holidays in the greener county

Head to Herefordshire to holiday in an eco, green and environmentally-friendly way.

Find green places to stay & eat
Try a low-impact adventure, including walking, cycling & canoeing
Savour locally grown menus & visit our fabulous local food producers
Follow one of our slow-travel itineraries - no car required!
Shop independent, local & second-hand in our charming market towns

Sustainable stars

Pensons head chef Chris Simpson collecting produce from the kitchen garden

Eco champions

Find out about the most sustainable places to stay, eat and visit.

Read about our eco champions

Go Bus Packing

Grab your rucksack and hop on the bus for a sustainable weekend away!

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Farm Shops & Local Produce

With strong roots in farming and a thriving foodie scene, Herefordshire’s flavours are rather special. For a real taste of the county and low food miles, visit our delis and farm shops which showcase favourite regional producers.

Discover Farm Shops & Local Produce

Slow travel itineraries: no car required

Castles & Canoes in Ross-on-Wye

Reach the independent market town of Ross-on-Wye by National Express Coach then jump on local buses to explore nearby countryside.

Black & White Villages by Bus

Take an easy (and sustainable) bus ride around our famously pretty Black and White Villages. Perfect for a day's touring or even a long weekend.

Bike & Hike in Ledbury

Base yourself in this celebrated independent market town to enjoy woodland wanders and cycle rides to nearby artisan cider producers.

Walking

Walking is the perfect low-impact activity and Herefordshire has 2,100 miles of footpaths to explore, including eight long-distance trails and many circular routes. Stroll peaceful paths through cider orchards and picture-perfect villages, or challenge yourself with a steep hike up to the Cat's Back.

Explore our walks

Cycling

Bring your bike or hire one here and enjoy roaming the county using pedal power. Tour the Black & White villages, scoot around our Cider Circuits or try our long-distance scenic ride, the Watkins Way.

Explore cycle routes

Canoeing & SUP

Take to the water for an eco-adventure! Get close to nature, soak up the views and enjoy time with friends and family. There's plenty of providers who will happily hire you all the kit for a half day, full day or even a multi day adventure (with riverside camping along the way)

Plan your canoe trip