A 3-day walking holiday in Ludlow, featuring scenic routes through historic Ludlow Castle and Richard's Castle, and the beautiful Mortimers Forest. Enjoy locally sourced meals, yoga, and moments of relaxation with tea, cake, and countryside views.
Arrive at the Lodge from 3pm in time for tea and freshly baked cake. (Complimentary pick up is available from Ludlow Station). Settle into your rooms and take a walk around the grounds.
Enjoy a light dinner at the Lodge prepared with fresh local produce*. For guests coming a long way, a light dinner* can be waiting for you after your long drive.
Start your day with a visit to our unique Georgian cold bath for an early morning plunge.
After a delicious breakfast, today's route will take you on a circular route via Ludlow enabling you to enjoy all the delights of Ludlow.
Highlights along the way include Ludlow Castle, Ludlow Museum and St Laurence's Church. Ludlow is full of lovely coffee shops, fantastic antiques, and vintage clothing shops so there is lots to explore and savour.
Tea and cake will be ready for your return.
Complimentary two course dinner in the fabulous dining room. Pre dinner cocktails* and canapes* can be provided. Wine* is also available with dinner.
Full walking time approximately 3- 4 hours (without stops). (Direct walk into Ludlow 30 mins).
Start your day with a re-energising class of yoga*.
After a delicious breakfast, today's walk will take you across our farm to Richard's Castle and through Mortimers Forest.
Highlights will definitely include the geological evidence of the Ludlow Anticline (dating back 428 million years) the historic ruins of Richard's Castle, one of only three pre-Norman motte and bailey castles and the medieval church St Bartholomew's.
The wildlife and flora and fauna along the way is stunning; smell the wild garlic; marvel at the carpet of bluebells on Climbing Jack and listen to the dulcet tones of the sky lark on Hanway Common.
Packed lunches will be provided. Alternatively, a buffet lunch* can be arranged for you along the way, to enable you to savour the views on our farm.
Your walk will bring you back to The Lodge for tea and cake before departing.
Approximate walking time 4-5 hours (not including stops).
Comprehensive maps and directions are provided for our walking routes, with the option to download the routes onto smart phones for added convenience. These resources provide guests with confidence in navigating their journey, while the detailed walker's notes highlight key features and points of interest to ensure nothing is overlooked along the way.
