Granton Coach House

Things to do and places to visit near to Goodrich, 

Herefordshire is where gentle rural England merges into rugged Wales. No other county in England combines such a variety of scenery with so much unspoilt natural beauty. It is England’s “Hidden Gem” and a gastronomic delight!

The River Wye  flows through beautiful countryside between Hay on Wye and Chepstow for more than 100 miles. The historic city of Hereford and the market towns of Ross on Wye and Monmouth are on its banks. 

These are just a few of the things to do whilst staying at the coach house;

Canoeing in Ross on Wye and Symonds Yat

Rock climbing at Symonds Yat.

Horse riding

Golf – (two in Ross on Wye and Monmouth)

Walking -a paradise with forest trails and splendid views from nearby hillsides. 

Cycling  – there are more than 200kms of off-road cycle routes. Bikes can be locally hired

Horse racing in Hereford, Chepstow and Cheltenham are all easily accessible.

Castles to visit – Goodrich, St Briavels, Clearwell, Caldicot, Raglan, White Castle & Skenfrith.

Artisan crafts – Open studios are held throughout the Forest in July and Herefordshire later in the summer.

The Severn bore – a fantastic phenomenon especially at Spring and Autumn Equinox tides

Food Festivals – The three counties of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire are well known for their gastronomic delights and the Food Festivals held each year at Abergavenny, and Hereford are well worth a visit. Hay-on-Wye and Cheltenham are less than an hour away.

Literary Festivals – held each year at Hay on Wye, Cheltenham, Malvern. All within an hours driveThe Royal Forest of Dean has been an inspiration for many great writers and artists including Wordsworth, Denis Potter, JK Rowling, Tolkein and Turner. The Royal Forest of Dean covers more than 25,000 acres and is one of England’s few remaining ancient forests.

RHS Spring and Autumn Flower Shows – Malvern

Theatres – Malvern and Tewksbury

The seasons bring an ever-changing landscape, from the vivid blues of wild bluebells and yellow daffodils in spring, to the blaze of gold and russet colours of changing leaves in autumn.

Ross-on-Wye has been with visitors since Victorian times; it stands prominently on a red sandstone cliff, above a broad bend in the river. The town centres around its Market Hall which houses a good Heritage Visitor centre on the upper floor. Down by the river is an area of meadows and riverside walks and areas for picnics and several pubs serving good food.

Major sporting and cultural events –  Cardiff Millennium Stadium and can be reached in less than an hour.

National Trust and English Heritage properties – well worth visiting in the area.

With such a spectacular range of scenery, outdoor leisure activities and attractions, combined with a uniquely fascinating history and heritage plus a whole host of year-round events and festivals, is what makes the Wye Valley an awe-inspiring holiday destination at any time of the year.