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Ynys Hut Guidebook

Food & Drink

The Fountain Inn

You can walk up the hill from Ynys Hut to visit our local. The Fountain Inn is a traditional village pub serving delicious home-cooked food.

 0.5 miles from Ynys Hut.  Orcop Hill, , HR2 8EP.  01981 540304.

The Garway Moon Inn

This 18th century pub overlooks the beautiful Garway Common. Their menu is inspired by fresh, locally-sourced produce. A wide selection of great local ales and ciders are available. Wellies, muddy boots, children and dogs all welcome.

 3.5 miles from Ynys Hut.  Garway, , HR2 8RQ.  01600 750270.

The Harewood End Inn

The Harewood End Inn is an award-winning traditional village pub oering great food and drink.

 4.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Harewood End, Hereford, HR2 8JT.  01989 730637. The Old Stables

The best Fish & Chips around! The Old Stables is an award-winning traditional sh and chip takeaway in Harold.

 6.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Prill Road, Ewyas Harold, Hereford, HR2 0EX.  01981 240237.

The Tump Inn

A fantastic country pub with a great atmosphere. Serving home-cooked food at excellent prices.

 2.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Wormelow, Hereford, HR2 8EJ.  01981 540909.

The Kilpeck Inn

Award-winning Herefordshire country inn oering the best local & seasonal food.

 6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Park, Kilpeck, Hereford, HR2 9DN.  01981 570464.

The Bridge Inn Kentchurch

A great pub with a farm to fork ethos.

 5.4 miles from Ynys Hut.  Kentchurch, Hereford, HR2 0BY.  01981 241158. Pilgrim Hotel

Pilgrim Country House Hotel and Restaurant is set in 4 acres of rolling parkland with stunning views and an excellent restaurant.

 3.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Ross Road, Much Birch, Hereford, HR2 8HJ.  01981 540742.

Axe & Cleaver

The Axe & Cleaver is a fabulous early-18th century country inn with a warm, relaxing atmosphere.

 4.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Much Birch, Hereford, HR2 8HU.  01981 540203.

Trules Delicatessen 46 High St

A foodie haven serving the most delicious deli sandwiches and salads.

 9.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  46 High St, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5HG.  01989 762336.

Restaurant 1861

High-end Modern British cuisine in a charming restaurant.

 11.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  , , NP7 8PB.  08453 881861. The Beefy Boys

16 locals recommend

Award-winning Burgers, Beers & Cocktails.

 9.5 miles from Ynys Hut.  Old Market, Hereford, HR4 9HU.  01432 359209.

The Tap House 1 Millpond Street

A small micro pub in the centre of Ross-on-Wye.

 9.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  1 Millpond Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7BZ.  07510 156708.

The Royal Arms

The Royal Arms is a traditional country pub dating back to the 17th century. The pub has a warm and charming atmosphere with a real log re for chilly evenings.

 8.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Llangrove, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6EZ.  01989 770267.

Royal Hotel

6 locals recommend

Boasting some of the best views of the surrounding countryside, the bar and restaurant oer a traditional English menu accompanied by a great range of cask ales, premium lagers and ne wines.

 9.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Royal Parade, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5HZ.  01989 565105. The Yew Tree

Friendly, traditional pub serving their own cider and excellent beer. Takeaway pizzas available on weekends.

 6.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6JZ.  01989 562815.

No3 Restaurant 3 Rd

11 locals recommend

Perfect for pure food indulgence, No3 oers a modern European menu for light lunches, dinner & cocktails.

 9.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  3 Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5BU.  01989 564997.

Leonards at 39 39 High St

9 locals recommend

Cocktail & dining bar. The varied menu oers a selection of tapas style dishes and a stunning selection of main dishes.

 9.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  39 High Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5HD.  01989 567830.

The Bookshop 33 Aubrey St

8 locals recommend

The Bookshop is a modern British restaurant serving coee, brunch, a steak led evening menu and an award-winning Sunday Lunch.

 9 miles from Ynys Hut.  33 Aubrey St, Hereford HR4 0BU.  01432 343443. Burger Shop Hereford 32 Aubrey St

7 locals recommend

Focused on providing excellent burgers using local suppliers alongside a choice of craft beers and great cocktails.

 9 miles from Ynys Hut.  32 Aubrey St, Hereford, HR4 0BU.  01432 351764.

Black Swan

Delicious home-made food using local produce. A great place to enjoy a real log re on chilly nights.

 3.4 miles from Ynys Hut.  Much Dewchurch, Hereford, HR2 8DJ.  01981 540295.

The Temple Bar Inn

The Temple Bar Inn is a family-run pub, oering hearty home-cooked meals, real ales and a large gin selection.

 6.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Ewyas Harold, Hereford, HR2 0EU.  01981 240423.

Glewstone Court Country House

High quality, imaginative and delicious food inspired by local growers and suppliers.

 8.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Glewstone, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6AW.  01989 770367. Cottage Of Content

10 locals recommend

The Cottage of Content is based in the idyllic hamlet of Carey, Herefordshire. It is a traditional country pub and restaurant serving delicious food, good wines and real ale.

 7.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Carey, Hereford, HR2 6NG.  01432 840 242.

The Dog

The Dog Inn is a traditional country pub and has been in operation for more than 500 years and is the oldest pub in Eways Harold.

 6.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Ewyas Harold, Hereford, HR2 0EX.  01981 240598.

Bunch of Carrots Inn

A quaint pub serving hearty dishes including a daily carvery.

 14.7 miles from Ynys Hut.  Hampton Bishop, Hereford, HR1 4JR.  01432 870237.

Bush Inn

A family-run country inn serving fresh home-cooked food using local produce. A must visit for their novelty "picnic bench" meals.

 17.5 miles from Ynys Hut.  Bush Bank, Hereford, HR4 8EH.  01432 830206. The Moody Cow

9 locals recommend

The Moody Cow Country Pub and Dining oers authentic home made food cooked using fresh local ingredients.

 12 miles from Ynys Hut.  Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7TT.  01989 780470.

The Farmers Boy Longhope

Set in a stunning countryside location, this family-run Inn features open res, an oak beamed restaurant, bar, garden and games room. A must visit for their "Pied-Away" dining experience.

 16.1 miles from Ynys Hut.  Boxbush, Longhope, GL17 0LP.  01452 470106.

The Bell at

8 locals recommend

A former 17th century coaching Inn, on the banks of the in , .

 7.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Skenfrith, NP7 8UH.  01600 750235.

The Crown Inn

The Crown is at the heart of the village of Woolhope, servinng great local produce, simply cooked. The Pub serves over 35 local Ciders and Perries. It won Best Cider Pub at the Great British Pub Awards 2015, 2017 and 2018!

 16 miles from Ynys Hut.  Woolhope, Hereford, HR1 4QP.  01432 860468. The Greenman

9 locals recommend

Using locally sourced ingredients, The Greenman oers a tantalising menu, with something to suit all tastes.

 11.1 miles from Ynys Hut.  Fownhope, Hereford, HR1 4PE.  01432 860243.

New Harp Inn

Great local pub serving rustic home-cooked food.

 5.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Hoarwithy, Hereford, HR2 6QH.  01432 840900.

The Riverside Inn Aymestrey Herefordshire

14 locals recommend

Winner of Visit 'Best Tourism Pub 2018'. Authentic and atmospheric, the 16th century black and white building is surrounded by the natural beauty of the River Lugg valley.

 26.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  Leominster, HR6 9ST.  01568 708440. Village Shops

Carrot&Wine Store, Wormelow

A lovely village shop full of good quality local produce.

 2.4 miles from Ynys Hut.  Wormelow, Hereford, HR2 8JN.  01981 540126.

St. Weonards Post Oce & Stores

A well stocked village shop and post oce.

 3 miles from Ynys Hut.  St Weonards, Hereford, HR2 8NU.  0345 611 2970.

Broad Oak Garage

A great local fuel station with small convenience shop.

 5.5 miles from Ynys Hut.  Broad Oak, Hereford, HR2 8QU.  01981 580285. Lock's Garage Filling Station & Grocer

Not your average petrol station. A must visit for their legendary ice creams!

 6.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Allensmore, Hereford, HR2 9AS.  01981 570206.

Windmill Hill Fruits

A fresh fruit drive-thru.

 4.1 miles from Ynys Hut.  Windmill Hill, Hereford, HR2 8JS.  01989 730229.

Pengethley Farm Shop

A shop and deli full of locally sourced foods.

 5.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6LN.  01989 730430.

Woods of Whitchurch

6 locals recommend

A little shop with a lot to oer.

 10.5 miles from Ynys Hut.  Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6DJ.  01600 891021. Great Trewen Milk Shed 1 Prospect Lane

A self-service vending machine providing fresh milk, fruit, milkshakes and a selection of other refreshments.

 8.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Llangrove, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6FX.

Neighbourhoods

Ross-on-Wye

23 locals recommend

A picturesque market town in the Wye Valley. A top trending destination on Airbnb.

 9.8 miles from Ynys Hut.

Hereford

26 locals recommend

Known as the cathedral city.

 9.7 miles from Ynys Hut.

33 locals recommend

An ancient market town full of independent shops.

 10.8 miles from Ynys Hut.

Hay-on-Wye

89 locals recommend

A small market town famous for its bookstores.

 24.2 miles from Ynys Hut.

Abergavenny

30 locals recommend

A lovely Welsh market town surrounded by the Beacons.

 17.4 miles from Ynys Hut.

Malvern Wells

A spa town which lies at the foot of the Malvern Hills.

 26.5 miles from Ynys Hut. Symonds Yat

40 locals recommend

Symonds Yat is a village and popular tourist destination which straddles the in England. Famed for its natural river scenery and wooded expanses.

 11.3 miles from Ynys Hut.

Ledbury

33 locals recommend

A market town of poetry and culture.

 21.5 miles from Ynys Hut.

Skenfrith

A small village on the border of England and Wales. Worth a visit to see the castle and beautiful scenery along the river Monnow.

 7.6 miles from Ynys Hut.

Ludlow

56 locals recommend

Ludlow is a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year.

 32.9 miles from Ynys Hut.

17 locals recommend

Crickhowell is a picturesque town nestling in the beautiful Usk Valley and lying to the south of the Black Mountains.

 23.2 miles from Ynys Hut.

Leominster

16 locals recommend

The market town of Leominster is located in beautiful North Herefordshire, at the heart of the Black and White Villages. The town and the surrounding villages make a perfect base for exploring the wonderful rolling hills of The Marches; the border land between England and Wales.

 21.8 miles from Ynys Hut.

Bromyard

6 locals recommend

Bromyard, nestled beneath the Bromyard Downs, is a great area for walking. A historic market town mentioned in the Domesday Book, Bromyard enjoys a High Street that’s almost entirely independent retail shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.

 23.3 miles from Ynys Hut.

Kington

Kington, bordering Wales, is the ideal base for walkers, oering easy access to the Mortimer Trail, Oa’s Dyke Path, The Herefordshire Trail and the Wye Valley Walk.

 28.7 miles from Ynys Hut. Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

St Catherine's Church, Hoarwithy

A dramatic Italianate Romanesque and Byzantine church.

 5.7 miles from Ynys Hut.  Hoarwithy, Hereford HR2 6QH.

St. Tysilio's Church

This 12th-century church enjoys an idyllic setting by the River Wye.

 8.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Sellack, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6LT.

St Margaret's church

A simple church of Norman origin with exquisitely- carved must-see oak roodscreen.

 12.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  St Margaret's Road, Hereford, HR2 0QW.

St George's Church

This church stands on a fortied site next to a lake and is full of dragons. The eld outside contains the well where the dragon lived before St. George killed it.

 14.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  Brinsop, Hereford, HR4 7AT.

Saint Dubricius Hentland Parish Church

One of the oldest churches in the Ross and Archeneld deanery dating from the 13th and 14th centuries. In the churchard, the Great Yew was planted on Shrove Tuesday in 1615.

 5.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Hentland, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6LW.

All Saints' Church 3 The Parks

This is a church like no other, a genuinely unique building that was the last major work of its architect, William Lethaby.

 9.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Brockhampton, Hereford, HR1 4SD.

Christ Church Llanwarne

The ruined Church of St. John, the Baptist was abandoned in 1864 due to constant flooding from the Gamber brook.

 2.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Llanwarne, Hereford, HR2 8JE. St John the Baptist

Known increasingly as “The Poets Church”, being the nal resting place of the celebrated poet Frances Horovitz.

 0.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  Orcop, Hereford, HR2 8ES.

St Mary's Parish Church, Ross-on-Wye

The church of St Mary the Virgin stands on one of the highest points in Ross-on-Wye, and the spire can be seen for many miles around. It is one of the largest churches in Herefordshire.

 10 miles from Ynys Hut.  Church Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5HN.

Church of St Mary and St David

From a distance Kilpeck looks like a humble village church, but it was built in the 1130s as a private chapel and has some of the most sophisticated decoration in a 12th-century English church. Much of it was inspired by churches in France and Italy seen on pilgrimages to Rome and Compostella.

 6.1 miles from Ynys Hut.  Kilpeck, Herefordshire, HR2 9DN.

St Issui's Church, Partrishow

The church is idyllic, close to a holy well, and with its own stable in the churchyard. Inside you will nd one of Britain’s oldest fonts and one of the most intricately carved medieval wooden screens in Britain.

 20.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Partrishow, Abergavenny, NP7 7LP. St John's Church, Shobdon 5 Shobdon Court Mews

Shobdon Church is a building of astonishing contrasts. The exterior is plain, almost bland, but when you walk into the interior you enter a dierent world.

 27.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  5 Shobdon Court Mews, Leominster, HR6 9LZ.

Edvin Loach Old Church

The ruins of a church built within the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle. This church remained in use until the 1860s, when it was replaced by the adjacent new church.

 27.1 miles from Ynys Hut.  Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4PW.

St. Martins Cwmyoy

St Martin's church in the Monmouthshire hamlet of Cwmyoy has been called the 'crookedest church in Britain'. This intriguing medieval building was erected on a sloping site that suers from subsidence due to an ancient landslide, and over time the walls, the roofs, and noticeably, the tower, have gone wildly out of alignment.

 15.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Abergavenny, NP7 7NT.

Hereford Cathedral

6 locals recommend

Hereford Cathedral's most famous treasure is Mappa Mundi, a medieval map of the world created around 1300 by Richard of Holdingham.

 8.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  Cathedral Close, Hereford, HR1 2NG. Dore Abbey

A rare surviving Cistercian church that is still in use today.

 8.4 miles from Ynys Hut.  Abbey Dore, Hereford, HR2 0AA.

Tintern Abbey/ Abaty Tyndyrn

32 locals recommend

A very impressive and well-preserved abbey ruin.

 22.4 miles from Ynys Hut.  Tintern, , NP16 6SE.

Castles

Ludlow Castle

37 locals recommend

Ludlow Castle is a ruined medieval fortication in the town of the same name in the English county of Shropshire, standing on a promontory overlooking the River Teme.

 32.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AY.  01584 873355. Goodrich Castle

26 locals recommend

Goodrich Castle is one of the nest and best preserved English medieval .

 11.7 miles from Ynys Hut.  Castle Lane, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6HY.  0370 333 118.

Eastnor Castle

23 locals recommend

Eastnor Castle is a fairytale Georgian castle, dramatically situated in the foothills of the Malverns.

 23.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Eastnor, , HR8 1RL.  01531 633160.

Raglan Castle

20 locals recommend

A late medieval castle located just north of the village of Raglan in the county of Monmouthshire.

 19.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Castle Road, Raglan, NP15 2BT.  01291 690228.

Hampton Court Castle

16 locals recommend

Hampton Court Castle is set in the delightful Herefordshire countryside, surrounded by vast lawns, a stunning woodland backdrop, and magnicent award-winning gardens.

 18.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Hope under Dinmore, HR6 0PN.  01568 797777. Kilpeck Castle

Minor but picturesque Norman ruin on a large motte ringed by a grassy , with grand views of the .

 6.1 miles from Ynys Hut.  Kilpeck, Hereford, HR2 9DN.

Grosmont Castle

Grosmont is a member of an illustrious trio of strongholds. Along with Skenfrith and White Castle, it’s one of the ‘ of ’ built by the Normans to control a key section of troublesome border country.

 6.4 miles from Ynys Hut.  Grosmont, Abergavenny, NP7 8EP.

Skenfrith Castle

One of the ‘Three Castles of Gwent’ (along with Grosmont and White Castle). Between them, the Three Castles controlled a large area of confrontational border, with Skenfrith occupying a strategic spot on the banks of the River Monnow.

 7.4 miles from Ynys Hut.  Skenfrith, Abergavenny, NP7 8UH.

White Castle

White Castle is the best preserved and most imposing of the trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’, which includes Grosmont and Skenfrith, built to control the border.

 14.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Abergavenny, NP7 8UD.

A powerful thick-walled round dating from the mid-12th century, characteristic of the Welsh borders, on a large earthen mound within a stone- walled bailey. Set in the beautiful Olchon valley, with magnicent views of the Black Mountains.

National Trust - Croft Castle and Parkland

13 locals recommend

Croft Castle sits deep in the heart of Herefordshire countryside surrounded by 1500 acres of historic woodland, farm and parkland.

 28.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Yarpole, Leominster, HR6 9PW.  01568 780246.

Snodhill Castle

Neglected and almost forgotten for over 350 years, Snodhill Castle in Herefordshire’s Golden Valley is one of the largest and oldest Norman Castles in Britain.

 16.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Snodhill, Dorstone, HR3 6BG. Country Houses & Gardens

National Trust - The Weir Garden

6 locals recommend

The Weir is a National Trust riverside garden.

 13.7 miles from Ynys Hut.  Swainshill, Hereford, HR4 7QF.  01981 590509.

Hellens

6 locals recommend

Hellens Manor is a much-loved historic Tudor Jacobean home.

 17 miles from Ynys Hut.  Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2LY.  01531 660504.

Westonbury Mill Water Gardens

Features a tower housing the world's largest water- powered cuckoo clock which sings on the hour.

 25.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Leominster, HR6 9HZ.  01544 388650. Berrington Hall

15 locals recommend

The National Trust's Berrington Hall is a country house and landscape garden, parkland and lake.

 25.1 miles from Ynys Hut.  Leominster, HR6 0DW.  01568 615721.

Thomas Blake Memorial Garden 27 Wye Street

The Thomas Blake Memorial Garden was built to commemorate the work that Thomas Blake did for Ross-on-Wye.

 9 miles from Ynys Hut.  27 Wye Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7BT.

Hergest Croft Gardens

Set in the heart of the Welsh Marches, this 70 acre garden has stunning views towards the Black Mountains. Hergest Croft has a unique collection of over 5,000 rare plants.

 30.1 miles from Ynys Hut.  Ridgebourne Road, Kington, HR5 3EG.  01544 230160.

Ralph Court Gardens

Twelve unique gardens to explore with a surprise around every corner.

 25.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Edwyn Ralph, Bromyard, HR7 4LU.  01885 483225. Mountains & Hills

Garway Hill

The view from Garway Hill's summit has views into ve counties on a clear day including the Brecon Beacons National Park, and the Gloucestershire Hills. At the very top of Garway Hill is what remains of a second World War radio tracking station.

 3.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Hereford, HR2 8RT.

May Hill

6 locals recommend

May Hill is an extremely prominent landmark crowned with a distinctive row of pine trees.

 17.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0RF.

Sugar Loaf

19 locals recommend

The Sugar Loaf is one of the highest peaks in the heart of the Black Mountains.

 18.7 miles from Ynys Hut.  Monmouthshire, Abergavenny, NP7 7LW. Skirrid Fawr

6 locals recommend

Walk the mountain of myths and legends to the top of The Skirrid.

 18.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Skirrid Fawr, Abergavenny, NP7 8AW.

Brecon Beacons

77 locals recommend

From the depths of its limestone caves to the grandeur of Pen y Fan and Cribyn, its highest peaks, there’s plenty to explore in this gem of a national park.

 43.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  Brecon, CF48 2HY.

Pen y Fan

33 locals recommend

Pen y Fan is the highest peak in , situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

 43.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  Brecon, LD3 8NF.

Malvern Hills

34 locals recommend

The Malvern Hills, which divide the beautiful English countryside of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, are a great destination for walkers of all ages and abilities, whether you are interested in a gentle stroll along a tree-lined path or an energetic trek.

 27.5 miles from Ynys Hut.  Malvern, WR14 4DG. Black Hill

Black Hill, or Cat's Back, is the easternmost ridge of the Black Mountains, and can be explored via a spectacular ve mile loop.

 19 miles from Ynys Hut.  Hereford, HR2 0PN.

Black Mountains, Wales

7 locals recommend

The Black Mountains are a group of hills spread across parts of and Monmouthshire in southeast Wales, and extending across the national border into Herefordshire, England.

 25.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Abergavenny, NP7 7NP.

Breweries, Distilleries & Mills

Broome Farm Guesthouse

A 300 year old working cider farm surrounded by 45 acres of cider orchards, which you are welcome to explore. Perfect spot for a picnic.

 7.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6QG.  01989 562824. Hereford Cider Museum

14 locals recommend

Walk through the history of cider making.

 9.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Pomona Place, Hereford, HR4 0EF.  01432 354207.

Westons Cider Mill

24 locals recommend

Westons Cider is a family-owned company, founded by Henry Weston. They have been making cider in the same location since 1880. Cider mill tours available.

 16.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2NQ.  01531 660233.

Chase Distillery

12 locals recommend

British eld-to-bottle distillery, creating award winning gin and vodka from potatoes grown their Herefordshire farm.

 16.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Chase Farm, Preston Wynne, Hereford, HR1 3PG.  01432 820455.

Wye Valley Brewery

Award-winning British brewery of original craft beers.

 19.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Stoke Lacy, Bromyard, HR7 4HG.  01885 490505. Rivers & Lakes

Andys Fishing Lake

Andy’s Lake is a 5 acre Coarse shing lake stocked with Mirror Carp, Common Carp, Tench, Bream, Perch and Roach.

 2.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  Hereford, HR2 8JX.  01989 730210.

Pridewood Hops

An ideal base for anglers to explore some fantastic shing.

 21.4 miles from Ynys Hut.  Ashperton, Ledbury, HR8 2SF.  01531 670416.

Letton Court Fisher y

Game and Coarse shing available on the River Wye and historic Oxbow Lake at this iconic country location.

 20.7 miles from Ynys Hut.  Hereford, HR3 6DH.  07837 020531. River Wye

6 locals recommend

The river has nearly everything a river angler could want – salmon, trout, grayling, barbel, chub, big pike and an array of other coarse species in addition to, of course, spectacular scenery along one of the most famous valleys in the UK.

River Monnow

What used to be a relatively private river has opened up in recent years, making it more accessible for visiting anglers.

River Lugg

The River Luggflows through the border town of , then through Herefordshire to the south of Leominster.

Cannop Ponds

Cannop Ponds are picturesque and are home to lots of wildlife including mandarin ducks, swards and dragonflies.

 19 miles from Ynys Hut.  Lydney, GL15 4JS. Mallards Pike Lake

Mallards Pike Lake is in the centre of the Forest of Dean and is a beautiful lake surrounded by woodland.

 22 miles from Ynys Hut.  Parkend, Lydney, GL15 4HD.

Outdoor Adventure

Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Tree Top Challenge and Forest Segway)

23 locals recommend

Explore and enjoy England's largest oak woodland with Treetop Challenges and Forest Segways.

 22.1 miles from Ynys Hut.  Mallards Pike Lake, Parkend, Lydney, GL15 4HD.  01603 895500.

Laser Tag

Which mission will you accept at the Wye Valley Warfare Laser Tag Ops?

 10.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6DA.  01600 890360. Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre LTD

River Wye canoe hire, stand up paddle boarding and adventure activities.

 12.5 miles from Ynys Hut.  Symonds Yat East, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6JL.  01600 891376.

Oaker Wood Leisure

An outdoor activity centre located in an idyllic woodland setting. Paintball, Quad Trekking, High Ropes, Raft Building, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Low Ropes Assault Course, Team Building, Target Shooting, Its a Knock Out and more.

 26.7miles from Ynys Hut.  Kingsland, Leominster, HR6 9PT.  01568 780111.

Pedalabikeaway

32 locals recommend

Bike hire in the Forest of Dean. The trails at Pedalabikeaway include family cycling, mountain biking and extreme downhill lines.

 17.7 miles from Ynys Hut.  Cannop Valley, New Road, Coleford, GL16 7EH.  01594 729000.

Land Rover Experience - Eastnor

6 locals recommend

A unique adventure that encourages drivers to push both the vehicle and themselves to the limit.

 23.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Clencher's Mill Lane, Eastnor, Ledbury, HR8 1RL.  01531 638777. The aMazing Hedge Puzzle

8 locals recommend

Have a go at cracking The Jubilee Maze.

 10.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6DA.  01600 890360.

National Diving & Activity Centre

9 locals recommend

The National Diving and Activity Centre is a large flooded quarry at near to the Welsh border at Chepstow.

 27.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Tidenham, Chepstow, NP16 7LH.  01291 630046.

Clearwell Caves

28 locals recommend

Explore a spectacular natural cave system that has been mined for more than 4500 years underneath the Forest of Dean.

 17.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  The Rocks, Clearwell, Coleford, GL16 8JR.  01594 832535.

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

21 locals recommend

Follow the 4.5 mile long Sculpture Trail with a unique collection of world class, contemporary sculptures.

 18.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Speech House Road, Coleford, GL16 7EL.  0300 0674 800. DEVILS PULPIT

7 locals recommend

Devil’s Pulpit is a limestone rock jutting out from the clis from where (legend has it) the Devil preached to the monks below, tempting them to desert their order. It oers spectacular views over Tintern Abbey and the River Wye.

 25.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Tidenham, Chepstow, NP16 7JR.

Farms & Animal Parks

Wyevalley Butterfly Zoo

11 locals recommend

This indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies.

 10.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Symonds Yat West, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6DA.  01600 890360.

The International Centre for Birds of Prey

8 locals recommend

The UK's best bird of prey centre, with 12 acres of enclosures, glorious gardens, eld and woods to explore.

 17.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  Boulsdon House, Newent, GL18 1JJ.  01531 820286. Newbridge Farm Park

7 locals recommend

Enjoy a fast & bumpy tractor ride and hands-on time with the farm animals.

 19.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Aylton, Ledbury, HR8 2QG.  01531 670780.

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

9 locals recommend

A lovely farm with a wonderful collection of miniature, rare and friendly creatures.

 26.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  Kingswood Road, Kington, HR5 3HF.  01544 231109.

Raglan Farm Park

Set in the beautiful rolling countryside of Monmouthshire, Raglan Farm Park has something for everyone.

 19.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Raglan, Usk, NP15 2HX.  01291 690319. Woods, Forests & Reserves

Puzzle Wood

32 locals recommend

Puzzlewood is a unique and magical forest with a mile of meandering pathways.

 17 miles from Ynys Hut.  Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QD.  01594 833187.

King Arthur's Cave

Flint tools and the bones of woolly mammoth have been found within and around the caves.

 12.1 miles from Ynys Hut.  Great Doward, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6DZ.  01432 356872.

Bodenham Lake

Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve includes riverside meadows, orchards and woodland. The lake itself is the largest area of open water in Herefordshire.

 17.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Bodenham, Hereford, HR1 3JS.  01432 530088. Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum

10 locals recommend

Queenswood includes an arboretum with over 1,200 rare and exotic trees from all over the world.

 16.7 miles from Ynys Hut.  Dinmore Hill, Leominster, HR6 0PY.  01432 530088.

Forest of Dean

33 locals recommend

The Forest of Dean is a timeless landscape of woodlands, rivers, hills and valleys, lending itself to outdoor pursuits from walking and hiking to canoeing and cycling.

 19.6 miles from Ynys Hut.

Lea & Pagets Wood

One of the nest, ancient, semi-natural broad-leaved woodlands left in the Wye valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

 12.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Hereford, HR1 4PY.

Haugh Wood

Haugh Woods, at nearly 350 hectares is nationally important for butterflies and moths, with over 600 species recorded within it.

 15.5 miles from Ynys Hut.  Haugh Wood, Hereford, HR1 4LT. Mynde Wood

Set on the northern slopes of Saddlebow and Orcop Hill.

 1.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  The Mynde, Hereford.

Museums & Heritage

Arthur's Stone

Arthur's Stone is an atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber made of great stone slabs, set in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.

 18.8 miles from Ynys Hut.  Dorstone, Hereford, HR3 6AX.  0370 333 1181.

Dean Heritage Centre

14 locals recommend

With ve acres to explore, the centre has something for everyone to discover including history, culture, art and a variety of interesting and unique attractions set against a spectacular backdrop.

 22.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean, GL14 2UB.  01594 822170. Littledean Jail

Littledean Jail in the Forest of Dean is a unique visitor attraction and home to the Crime Through Time collection.

 20.2 miles from Ynys Hut.  Church Street, Littledean, Cinderford, GL14 3NL.  01594 826659.

Mappa Mundi Ltd

Explore the largest medieval map known to exist.

 9.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  5 College Cloisters, Hereford, HR1 2NG.  01432 374205.

Black and White House Museum

The Black and White House is a remarkably well preserved example of a 17th Century timber-framed building and is situated in the heart of Hereford.

 9.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  High Town, Hereford, HR1 2AA.  01432 260694.

Waterworks Museum - Hereford

See the UK’s widest range of working pumps and engines from across Herefordshire, neighbouring counties and Wales, most of which are the last working examples of their type. Heritage engineering at its best.

 9.6 miles from Ynys Hut.  Broomy Hill, Hereford, HR4 0LJ.  01432 357236. Arts, Crafts & Experiences

Oldeld Forge

Oldeld Forge is a traditional family-run blacksmithing business providing unique and hands- on Experience Days.

 4.7 miles from Ynys Hut.  Old Field Farm, Garway Hill, Hereford, HR2 8HA.  01981 580016.

Courtyard Theatre

The Courtyard Centre for the Arts is a theatre and arts venue in Hereford, just outside the city centre.

 9.3 miles from Ynys Hut.  Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR.  01432 340555.

Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter

6 locals recommend

Clay and pottery experiences designed to explore and develop creativity in all ages and abilities.

 23.1 miles from Ynys Hut.  Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury, HR8 1RD.  01531 633886. Hereford Racecourse

Exciting horse racing events with hospitality packages available.

 10.7 miles from Ynys Hut.  Roman Road, Hereford, HR4 9QU.  01432 273560.

River Crossings

Sellack Suspension Footbridge

This bridge was built in 1895 at the request of the locals who wanted their vicar to be able to move easily between his two churches at Sellack and Kings Caple.

 7.4 miles from Ynys Hut.  Sellack, Hereford, HR9 6LT.

Hand-Pulled Ferry Crossing

The only connection between Symonds Yat East and Symonds Yat West are two ancient hand-pulled ferries.

 11.9 miles from Ynys Hut.  Ferrie Lane, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6JL.  01600 890435. Hole-in-the-Wall

The small hamlet of Hole-in-the-Wall lies in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside on the banks of the River Wye. You can walk over the suspension bridge to visit Foy.

 11.4 miles from Ynys Hut.  Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7JW.

Biblins Rope Bridge

Biblins Bridge is a suspension and rope bridge over the River Wye. The bridge makes for a quirky river crossing and aords lovely views upstream.

 13 miles from Ynys Hut.  The Doward, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6DX.