Photograph by Emma Croman Eating & Drinking on the Welsh Borders A Hergest Lee field guide.... Food here is not something you organise in advance. It follows the shape of the day — the weather, the distance you’ve walked, how long you spent admiring a view. Meals tend to happen when they should, not when a booking says they must. Imagine setting out across a ridge, down a tree-lined path, through quiet fields, and eventually a light appears in a window. That’s the real reser

A gentle pilgrimage for objects with memory... I love antique shopping, but especially in Leominster. It’s not polished or overly curated — it’s slow, layered, and full of surprises. The kind of place where you wander without a plan, drift from shop to shop, and let the day unfold slowly. What I always notice is how calming it feels. You stop rushing. You start really looking — at the grain of wood, the worn edge of a bowl, the way something has clearly been used and loved. I

Set gently on the border of England and Wales, Presteigne is a town that reveals itself slowly. It’s a place of quiet beauty, creative spirit, and deep-rooted stories—a haven for those who seek star-lit skies, thoughtful food, wild landscapes, and art that feels personal. Here, life moves at a softer pace, inviting you to wander, linger, and truly arrive.

Walking the ancient pilgrim paths. Pilgrimage has deep roots in both Wales and Herefordshire, where ancient churches, holy wells, and...