Golden Valley, Herefordshire

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The Golden Valley is the name given to the valley of the River Dore in Herefordshire, England. It is a picturesque area of gently rolling countryside.

The name Golden Valley probably derives from a confusion of the name of the River Dore with the French d'or, meaning 'of gold'. In fact the River Dore derives its name from the Welsh word dwr, meaning 'water'.

Arthur's Stone, located just outside the village of Dorstone, is a chamber tomb from the Neolithic Period, and dates from some time between 3700 and 2700 BC. Arthur's Stone is Herefordshire's oldest man-made structure.

The majestic Dore Abbey, a former mediaeval Cistercian monastery, is a 'must' to visit in this area - and during the Summer offers a programme of delightful musical Concerts.

Kilvert's Diaries extol the beauty of the landscape sheltered by the Black Mountains and near Bredwardine where he is buried.

The Toll Bridge at Whitney-on-Wye leads to Hay-on-Wye - the world-renowned Second-hand Book Town. This delightful border town has a continental air with tiny streets and 30 Bookshops shoulder to shoulder - individual, independent, idiosyncratic - with prices from 50p to £1000 plus.