Herefordshire Cider Route for Cider Lovers

Hereford cider carries a long tradition with thousands of acres of land given to cider apple and perry pear orchards. Herefordshire is great cider-making country and produces over half of all of the cider manufactured in the UK, and also the world’s largest cider mill, Bulmers, is right on our doorstop.

On the Herefordshire Cider Route, you can travel to many producers, walk the orchards &ndash an amazing sight in any season, but specifically in spring &ndash see cider being made, find out about its history, attend festivals and take part in events, and sample a great selection of ciders and perries.

Herefordshire  there really is no better area for cider-lovers.

Cider Cycle Routes
Have you thought to jump on your bike and take one of the Herefordshire Cider Cycle Routes to discover a few of England’s finest countryside and visit several of our cider producers. The cycle routes encompass some of the finest cider-growing areas so is the ideal method to check out the Hereford cider sites.
Leaflets with route facts are provided by county Tourist Information Centres.

Route One
It is a pleasant circular route close to 20 miles and begins on the railway station in Ledbury. On this popular route, you’ll cycle quiet lanes and be able to sample ciders from the produces in your tour.
Places on the way for refreshments or sightseeing include: Ledbury, Much Marcle, Dymock, Putley, Aylton, Kynaston and Rushall.
This route takes in cider producers: Weston’s Cider, Gregg’s Pit Cider and Lyne Down Farm.

Route Two
This cycle route is a bit shorter at 19 miles though there’s a shortcut which knocks off 9 miles and also several detours to places of interest Arrow Cottage Garden, Monkland Cheese Dairy and Westonbury Mill Water. The starting place for this route is The New Inn at the center of Pembridge.
Places en route for refreshments or sightseeing include: Pembridge, Weobley, Ledgemoor, Dilwyn, Monkland, Eardisland and Marston.
Route two takes in Dunkertons Cider Mill.

Cider Museum and King Offa Distillery
This is an excellent starting place to the Herefordshire Cider Route. Situated in an early cider-making factory, the museum includes original cider champagne cellars, cider-making equipment, a cooper’s workshop along with a vat house. Read about the history of cider making through displays and oral recordings. The King Offa Distillery is located close to the museum and produces the heady spirit, Cider Brandy, which is available in the museum

If visiting the area there is plenty of choice for  Herefordshire accommodation in the region from holiday cottages to guesthouse bed and breakfast accommodation.