Local Activities near The Cider Mill
The holiday cottage itself has a super large garden where you can enjoy quality time together – and maybe a spot of al fresco dining. But when you want to get out and about, there’s so much to see, do and explore in the Wye Valley and surrounding area. Here are just some ideas to help you start planning your stay.
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.
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.
What’s On
RHS Malvern Spring Festival
8th – 11th May 2025
Festival has plenty of inspiring gardens, spectacular blooms and plenty of ideas to try at home.
Hay Festival
22nd May – 1st June 2025
A gathering in the staggering beauty of the Brecon Beacons. It attracts writers, film makers, comedians, politicians and musicians to delight and entertain.
Royal Three Counties Show
13th – 15th June 2025
Have a great day out celebrating great British farming and the countryside in the Malvern Hills.
Herefordshire Walking Festival
14th – 22nd June 2025
This festival takes place over 9 days and there are 53 walks available in the county including hill forts walks and castle walks.
Ledbury Poetry Festival
27th June – 6th July 2025
This takes place over 10 days. It is the biggest and best poetry festival in the UK featuring poets from all over the world.
Brecon Jazz Festival
8th – 10th August 2025
Abergavenny Food Festival
20th – 21st September 2025
The Abergavenny Food Festival is about food! It has been called the Glastonbury of Food Festivals (Observer) and is reknown for its fantastic atmosphere.
RHS Malvern Flower Shower
26th – 28th September 2025
A celebration of food, the countryside and gardening.
Hay Winter Festival
27th – 30th November 2025
Visit this winter wonderland brimming with festive cheer accompanied by carol singing, readings and evening entertainment.
Explore The Hereford Mappa Mundi
The Mappa Mundi is in Hereford Cathedral and well worth a visit.
Help create a zero carbon world at The Centre for Alternative Technology
The Centre for Alternative Technology at Machynlleth has lots of activities for younger children and exhibitions about eco building and clean technologies for adults.
Catch at film in a tiny cinema in Hay On Wye
There is a small cinema at the back of Richard Booths Bookshop in Hay on Wye. Book early!
Quad bike across Kingsland, Herefordshire
Quad biking is available at Quad Nation, Kentchurch. Come and explore this spectacular 175 acre woodland site which offers some of the very finest quad biking terrains.
Relax on a spa break at Holmer Park
Health and Beauty Holmer Park and Spa in Hereford offers great treatments and good day packages. Its luxurious Health Club includes a state-of-the-art gym, fitness classes and 20-metre pool.
If you would like your hair doing or a beauty treatment then contact Pure Beauty in Eardisley on 01544 327526.