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Croft Castle – 1000 Years of Power, Politics and Pleasure

Croft Castle – 1000 Years of Power, Politics and Pleasure

Having enjoyed a few days in the Brecon Beacons celebrating Sarah’s birthday it was time to head home. We had visited Tredegar House and walked from Porth Yr Ogof,  there was however still enough time to pop in and visit Croft Castle on the journey back. Croft Castle and Parkland is near to Leominster. It is described as an ‘ancient and secluded estate set amidst the rolling hills in the Welsh Marches’ and there are a number of walks for…

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E2E Day 8 – Leominster to Shrewsbury Battlefields

E2E Day 8 – Leominster to Shrewsbury Battlefields

E2E Day 8. Today we split into two groups again. Bruce & Paul left first and took the most direct route as Bruce was still very under the weather. The rest of us followed the planned route, which took us down some lovely quiet lanes and pretty villages. Ludlow was especially nice with the river, castle and old buildings. However there were also a fair number of hills and I soon ran out of steam. We were all ready to…

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E2E Day 7 – St Briavels to Leominster

E2E Day 7 – St Briavels to Leominster

E2E Day 7. Left the castle with the sun out but rather cool. Went through some lovely scenery. Unfortunatly the group got split into two groups, mainly due to Bruce being unwell and finding it hard going. The cycle tracks into Hereford were great. We went to Sainsburys cafe in Hereford for lunch The afternoon threw hail at us, which was rather painful at times! We did get some more fabulous views then as we continued to Leominster. It just…

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