Canoeing on the River Wye

Canoeing is by far the most popular activity whilst staying at The Cider Mill.  Guests have gone to Glasbury and canoed down the Wye to Hay or gone to Hay and used the canoes, bikes and vespas at Pedals and Paddles.

Fishing on the River Wye

Fishing on the Wye is within walking distance.  Bulmers Angling Club  offer membership to everyone, see  http://www.bulmersanglingclub.co.uk​ for details.

Getting up close to wildlife in Kington

Wildlife – for younger children, a trip to the Small Breed Centre at Kington is always popular.  A great place to see owls, red squirrels, pygmy goats and alpacas close up.

Mountain biking and cycling in the Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons

Mountain biking is popular in the Brecon Beacons – you could consider the Taff Trail. There is a purpose  built XC ride at Hopton Wood near Ludlow. Or try cycling the Herefordshire Cider Route. Bikes including E Bikes can be hired from Drovers Cycles in Hay on Wye.  They will deliver to the house.

Llama trekking in Herefordshire

Guests are loving trekking with the Golden Valley llamas from Old King Street Farm.​ A wonderful day out for young and old as you trek through the beautiful Black Mountains in Herefordshire. This activity operates all year round. The llamas like to get out and about and need to be exercised!

Wales’ Premier Award-Winning Indoor and Outdoor training centre

For rainy days you could consider climbing at Llangorse in the nearby Brecon Beacons, which has an indoor and outdoor centre for rock climbing.  Suitable for beginners and the more experienced who like a challenge!

Caving, pot holing and gorge walking in the Wye Valley

For those wishing to pursue outdoor activities in the Wye Valley, Herefordshire and Brecon Beacons Life Changing Activities provides instruction on caving, pot holing, gorge walking, raft building, etc.

Walk the Wye Valley

For walkers, the Wye valley walk is the long distance footpath along the river Wye from its source to the sea. The Wye Walker provides shorter circular walks along the length of the Wye – and is for those of you who want to do some walking in the country near this beautiful river in shorter bursts, as and when you have time.