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Scenic drives near Hereford

Discover the closest published Remapped drives to Hereford, England. Routes are ordered by their nearest point to the town centre and may start elsewhere. Distances to routes are approximate straight-line distances, not driving distances. Roads featured include B4293, A466, B4361.

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16–119 milesRoute distances
33–238 minEstimated driving
7Circular routes

Short on time? Wye Valley: Chepstow to Monmouth has the shortest estimated drive in this collection, at 33 minutes before stops.

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Monmouthshire, Wales

Wye Valley: Chepstow to Monmouth

17 miles33 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 17 miles from Hereford · straight-line distance

Follow the A466 north from Chepstow through Tintern and the wooded Wye corridor towards Monmouth. River-valley bends and steep wooded slopes provide the character between the town approaches.

Along the way
  • Tintern and the Wye corridor
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Shropshire, England

South Shropshire Hills and Heritage Loop

63 miles1 hr 46 minCircular

Closest point on route: 21 miles from Hereford · straight-line distance

Set aside a longer outing for a broad circuit of southern Shropshire. From Ludlow, cross towards Cleobury Mortimer, continue through Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock, then return by Church Stretton and Craven Arms. The route combines the Clee Hills corridor, market-town approaches and the B4371 beside Wenlock Edge. Choose a small number of stops rather than trying to visit every town in one sitting.

Along the way
  • Clee Hills road corridor
  • Wenlock Edge
  • Stokesay Castle
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Carmarthenshire and Powys, Wales

Brecon Beacons Grand Tour: Black Mountain and Epynt

119 miles3 hr 58 minCircular

Closest point on route: 22 miles from Hereford · straight-line distance

Spend a full driving day linking the Black Mountain, central Bannau Brycheiniog roads and the Epynt crossing. The A4069 and B4560 are the headline sections, with valleys and open uplands joining them into a substantial circuit.

Along the way
  • Black Mountain Pass
  • Llangynidr Mountain
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South Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, England

Stourbridge to the Clee Hills: Enville and Ludlow Grand Loop

67 miles2 hr 15 minCircular

Closest point on route: 22 miles from Hereford · straight-line distance

A longer outing from the Stourbridge side, combining Enville and Six Ashes with the B4378, Corvedale, the Ludlow approach and the A4117 across the Clee Hills. Return through the Bewdley and Kinver country rather than doubling back; this is the substantial alternative to the shorter local circuits.

Along the way
  • Clee Hills countryside
  • Kinver Edge
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Shropshire, England

Clee Hills Driving Loop: B4363, A4117 and B4364

38 miles1 hr 17 minCircular

Closest point on route: 22 miles from Hereford · straight-line distance

Link three established Shropshire driving roads into a focused Clee Hills circuit: B4363 south from Bridgnorth, A4117 across the Clee Hill country, then B4364 north from the Ludlow approach. This shorter loop concentrates on those roads rather than extending around Church Stretton and Wenlock Edge.

Along the way
  • Clee Hill
  • B4364
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Powys and Blaenau Gwent, Wales

B4560 Llangynidr Mountain and Usk Valley Loop

23 miles55 minCircular

Closest point on route: 23 miles from Hereford · straight-line distance

Cross Llangynidr Mountain on the B4560 before returning through the eastern Usk Valley. This compact circuit pairs the exposed high road with lower valley approaches, avoiding repeated runs up and down the same pass.

Along the way
  • Llangynidr Mountain
  • Usk Valley
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Shropshire, England

Brown Clee: Ditton Priors and the Hill Country Loop

16 miles54 minCircular

Closest point on route: 26 miles from Hereford · straight-line distance

Circle the Brown Clee country between Ditton Priors, the B4364 and the lanes through Stoke St Milborough and Abdon. This is a slow, intimate alternative to the main Clee Hills circuit, with wooded sections and changing views around the hill’s lower slopes.

Along the way
  • Brown Clee
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Shropshire

Shrewsbury Circular

59 miles1 hr 33 minCircular

Closest point on route: 27 miles from Hereford · straight-line distance

Starting at the Cock Inn car park in Hanwood, this circular drive explores the Shropshire countryside towards Bishop’s Castle and Craven Arms before returning through Much Wenlock. Expect winding country roads, rolling hills and pretty villages, with opportunities to pause for historic sights, a coffee or a countryside walk along the way.

Along the way
  • Bishops Wood
  • Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
  • Stokesay Castle
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Frequently asked questions

About the drives in this collection.

Which drive passes closest to this location?

Wye Valley: Chepstow to Monmouth has the closest point on a route in this selection, approximately 17 miles from Hereford in a straight line. This is not the distance to the route start or a driving-distance estimate.

Which is the shortest drive in this collection?

Brown Clee: Ditton Priors and the Hill Country Loop is the shortest by route distance, at 16 miles, with an estimated driving time of 54 min. Allow extra time for stops and the journey to the route.

Which is the longest drive in this collection?

Brecon Beacons Grand Tour: Black Mountain and Epynt is the longest by route distance, at 119 miles. Its estimated driving time is 3 hr 58 min, excluding stops and travel to the route.

Are there circular drives in this collection?

7 routes start and finish in the same place, including South Shropshire Hills and Heritage Loop. Check the route map to find a convenient starting point.

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