Walking from Swan House
Swan House sits right on Offa's Dyke Path, in classic Marches country - rolling hills, quiet lanes, old roads and views into Wales from almost any high point in town.
Offa's Dyke Path - The great Marches long-distance path passes right through Kington, making Swan House a natural place to stop, start or break a journey. Whether you're walking the entire 177 miles or spending a couple of days on the Dyke, we'll be here when you get back.
The Mortimer Trail — Runs through some of the finest countryside around Kington, following a mixture of ridges, woodland, farmland and quiet lanes.
Hergest Ridge - Rises just outside Kington, with broad views across Herefordshire and into Wales. Particularly beautiful in changing weather.
Bradnor Hill - Rising above Kington, home to the highest golf course in England. Also a wonderful place to walk, with extensive views across the Marches.
You don't need to be walking a famous long-distance trail to enjoy the countryside here: quiet lanes, farm tracks, ridges, woods and paths lead out from Kington in almost every direction.
Walk all day, arrive in time for tea.
Kington, a small town worth staying for
Kington is a Herefordshire's smallest market town, but it has its own rhythm. A weekly market, independent shops, cafés, pubs and places to eat give it a life of its own, while the hills and countryside begin almost at the end of the High Street.
Throughout the year the town comes to life with craft markets, a Food Festival, Walking Festivals, Antique Markets, the Kington Show and the Vintage Fair.
Explore from Kington
Garden lovers can visit Hergest Croft Gardens and Rhodds Farm, while NT Berrington Hall and Croft Castle are both within easy reach. The Small Breeds Farm Park is close by for families. Hay-on-Wye is a short drive away. An area worth exploring.