12 herefordshire dorstone

This year marks the 625th anniversary of The Canterbury Tales author – and “father of English literature” – Geoffrey Chaucer’s death. He penned this classic, about a merry band of medieval pilgrims te

■Distance: 5 miles/8km ■Time: 3 hours ■Grade: Moderate

The village shop that sold pick ‘n’ mix sweets. A cowpat-strewn country lane with occasional glimpses of Glastonbury Tor. Leaping the wooden stile into Butterfly Wood. It’s over 30 years since I last

Having the skills to interpret historical features in the landscape can add an extra layer of interest to your walks. Here’s what to look out for...

■Distance: 8 miles/13.1km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

DIFFICULTY EASY DISTANCE 14KM TIME 5 HOURS ...