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 | | | | | | | | | |  BBC Copyright | | The Golden Valley is home to a number of wonderful sights - the graceful River Dore, the former medieval monastery Dore Abbey and Arthur's Stone, Herefordshire's oldest man-made structure. It's also a great place for wildlife including Water Voles, Crayfish and Brown Trout. | |  | Take a trip to our lakes, lagoons and rivers where you're guaranteed to find some extraordinary wildlife. | |  | - Go Badger and Otter spotting in Scotland or get close to cygnets on a Swan Safari in Dorset.
| | | Dore and Golden Valley - Visitor Guide | | Address: | The Golden Valley, Wick, near Hay on Wye, Herefordshire. | | Postcode | HR2 0QY | | Telephone: | Tourist information: 01432 260621 | | e-mail | tourism@visitherefordshire.co.uk | | Ordnance Survey: | OS ref: SO225425 (Hay on Wye) | | Location map: | Local map of Golden Valley
Streetmap of Golden Valley | | Key attractions: | Walks. Light Railway. Angling. | | Essential kit: | Dress for the weather but be prepared - wear sturdy shoes and take a waterproof in case of a downpour. | | Nature watching: | Nature watching. The best time to visit is during the summer months. There are plenty of well marked footpaths and bridleways to explore. Water Voles - hard to spot but look around rivers and wetlands. | | Access: | Disabled Access: Variable terrain. | | Getting there: | The Golden Valley is situated in Wick near Hay on Wye.
By car: The Golden Valley is located off the B4348.
Bus: Limited services including route 39 (becomes the 40 on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays) between Hereford and Brecon via Hay-on-Wye. The bus route goes along the B4348.
Rail: Hereford and Abergavenny are the nearest stations.
Local trains run from Shrewsbury, Crewe and Nottingham direct to Hereford, which is the most convenient station for the Golden Valley. | | Opening times: | Year round. | | Charges: | Not applicable. |
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