Goodrich to Walford (3 miles)

A three mile walk from Goodrich to Walford 

  1. Turn left as you leave St Giles Church and follow the footpath to the bottom lefthand corner of the churchyard. Pass through the gate and follow the footpath along the lower edge of the arable field for a distance of approximately 150 yards. Pass through the gate, over the carved footbridge, and continue to follow the footpath through Moors Meadow along the back of the village school. Pass between the present school building and the old school building (now private houses) to the highway. Turn left and walk a few steps to the bus stop. Cross over the road. 
  2. A worthwhile diversion at this point is to take the lane to Goodrich Castle, (English Heritage, entrance fee) approx 600 yards each way. Goodrich Castle is one of the most complete medieval castles in England. The castle has a café and toilets. A signboard at the entrance to the lane indicates if the castle is open. After a visit retrace your steps. 
  3. Follow the road signposted to Welsh Bicknor, Youth Hostel and Courtfield. After 100 yards the road crosses a road bridge. On your left and to the righthand side of the bridge you will see a footpath leading down some steps. Go down the steps and follow the path at the side of the road (B4229) to Kerne Bridge. As you walk along the road you pass Flanesford Priory (a former Augustinian priory) on your left – a café is open here at weekends in the summer season. 
  4. Cross over Kerne Bridge and turn right on the B4234 (ignore the traffic signpost pointing left for Walford). Take the first track on your left after the ‘Inn on the Wye’ (refreshments available) away from the road. Ignore the first track off to the left. The track becomes a footpath and bears away to your left. It then follows the contour of the hill. The path initially takes you through open countryside but it later becomes wooded. 
  5. After following this footpath for just over a mile, you reach a ruined building. Bear left  and continue down the hill and follow the track past Daycroft Farm. 
  6. At the Cider Mill take the footpath on the left which leads to the road. At the road (B4234) cross the road and turn left. You will see the War Memorial in front of you. Walk past it and into the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels, Walford.