Where is Hergest Ridge? Where can I stay while there?
Mike lived nearby after the success of Tubular Bells and used to fly model gliders from the ridge – the quiet countryside helped him to cope with his success. Hergest Ridge is also mentioned in “On Horseback” at the end of Ommadawn: “So if you feel a little glum To Hergest Ridge you should come” Hergest Ridge is on the border of Wales and Herefordshire in England. Since it’s easy so end up on the wrong hill, it is suggested that you get a copy of OS Pathfinder 993 (Kington) which reveals all in great detail. Hergest Ridge lies to the immediate west of Kington, which is in turn about 15 miles north-west of Hereford. Offa’s Dyke path runs west out of Kington (extension of Ridgebourne Road) and goes over the top of HR (400+ metres) turning south-west as it does so (about 4 miles in total). It can be difficult to identify the Ridge from below as it rises slowly from the south-east side and is masked by two other hills to the north-west.
