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Herefordshire is a county located in the West Midlands region of England. It is known for its picturesque countryside, historic market towns, and agricultural heritage. The county is home to the River Wye, which is one of the most scenic rivers in the UK. Herefordshire is also famous for its cider production, with many local orchards producing high-quality cider.

The county has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Neolithic period. Herefordshire was also an important center of the Roman Empire, with several important Roman roads passing through the county. The county is home to many historic buildings, including Hereford Cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century. Herefordshire is also known for its black and white timber-framed buildings, which are a distinctive feature of the county's architecture.

Despite its rural location, Herefordshire has a thriving economy, with a strong focus on agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. The county is home to many small businesses, as well as several large employers, including the SAS Institute and Special Metals Wiggin. Herefordshire is also a popular tourist destination, with many visitors attracted by the county's natural beauty, historic landmarks, and cultural events. Overall, Herefordshire is a unique and fascinating county, with a rich history and a bright future.

Local Schools

School	Details
Little Dewchurch C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicola Hudson	Little Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6PN 01432840645 School Website
Kings Caple Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Taylor	Kings Caple Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4TZ 01432840267 School Website
Much Birch C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernadette Davies	Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HL 01981540254 School Website
The Steiner Academy Hereford Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Kate Andrews	Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DL 01981540221 School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Milne	Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PG 01432860474 School Website
Bridstow C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Brearey	Bridstow Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 6PZ 01989562623 School Website
St Weonard's Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Taylor	Mount Way St Weonards Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8NU 1981580352 School Website
Mordiford C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sue Warmington	Mordiford Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4LW 01432870258 School Website
Brampton Abbotts C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Brearey	Brampton Road Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 7FX 01989562256 School Website
The Hereford Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Stoppard	Marlbrook Road Redhill Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7NG 01432373570 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hereford Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 6.48 Miles

Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 11.76 Miles

Colwall Lockyear Close, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6RN 15.62 Miles

Leominster Worcester Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AR 17.82 Miles

Great Malvern Station Approach, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AL 17.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
City Cars 07889 611292 Croftbank, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8AL 2.63 Miles
Somerville Private Hire 01531 552001 Heather Bank, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JE 4.58 Miles
Wyvern Taxis 01432 277777 3 The Pastures Lower Bullingham, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6EU 4.82 Miles
Just Airports 07966 150156 3 The Pastures Lower Bullingha, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6EU 4.82 Miles
Mikes Taxis 01989 567738 6 Blackthorn Cl, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JT 4.83 Miles
Taxi 4 U 01432 341234 7 Quicksetts, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7PP 5.00 Miles
A1 Daztaxis 01989 768738 Highways Gray Tree, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HY 5.02 Miles
Simons Taxi 01989 568629 63 Three Crosses Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HB 5.33 Miles
Taxi Number 1 01432 343334 77 Stanberrow Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7ND 5.44 Miles
Alans Taxis 01989 563297 A/20 Brookend St, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7EE 5.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wormelow Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fownhope Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Peterstow Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Weonards Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mordiford Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Bunch Of Carrotts Hampton Bish Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Church Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Putson Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Broadmoor Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Tre Evan No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Allensmore Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Maltings Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Malting Lh Side Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hampton Park Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sufton Rise No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:08:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Much Birch Surgery 01981 540310	The Surgery Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Fownhope Medical Centre 01432 860235	Fownhope Medical Centre Lower Island Orchard Common Hill Lane Fownhope, Hereford HR1 4PZ
The Hampton Dene Surgery	Gorsty Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1UN
Ross Road Surgery 01432 351126	Ross Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7RL
Belmont Medical Centre 01432 354366	Belmont Medical Centre Eastholme Ave, Belmont Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7XT

Local Stores

Holme Lacy Road
77-79 Holme Lacy Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 6DF
01432 378242
Store Website
5.22 miles

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SPAR - Ross on Wye
WILTON
ROSS ON WYE
HR9 6AE
01989 562637
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Paterson Equine Clinic Ltd
Weaven Villa Little Dewchcurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6QB 01432 800832 thevetsoffice@gmail.com Website 0.48 miles

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A P Vet
Bryngwyn Lodge Wormelow Herefordshire HR2 8EQ 01432 345689 iris@ap-vet.co.uk Website 3.09 miles

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Belmont Farm And Equine Vets Ltd
Unit 5B Sigeric Business Park Rotherwas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6BQ 01432 351471 farm@bfevets.co.uk Website 4.65 miles

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Brookfield Veterinary Practice
1 Old Eign Hill Hampton Park Hereford HR1 1TU 01432 357222 brookfieldvets@hotmail.com Website 5.59 miles
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Belmont Vets Ltd
94 Belmont Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JS 01432 370155 info@belmontvets.co.uk Website 5.67 miles
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Vine Tree Vets
Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5RS 01989 564687 reception@vinetreevets.co.uk 6.02 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bracelands To Symonds Yat
This 6 Mile Walk Has A Number Of Possible Start Points. We Started At The Bracelands Campsite Entrance (Grid Ref So561130) Where There Is Parking For Those Not Straying At The Site. An Alternative Start Is The Symonds Yat Car Park.Although The Stretch Along The "Wye Valley Walk" Is Flat, There Is A Steep Climb To The Symonds Yat View Point And Steady Climb Back To Bracelands. There Are Stunning Views Of The River Wye, Evidence Of Wild Boar In The Woods And Varied Woodland. 2 Braceland Cottages Braceland Coleford GL16 7NP 10.90 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

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Queens Wood
Good Paths Flat In Parts Some Hills, Cafe And Toilets On Site. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Leominster Lancashire 13.24 miles Queens Wood Off A49

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Queens Wood Leominster
A Nice Walk For Both Kids And Dogs. Different Routes To Take With A View Point Connecting A Few Routes Together. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Lancashire 13.24 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

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Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages Hollybush Ledbury Lancashire HR8 1EU 14.72 miles Grid Ref: So 760380 From Welland Take The B4208 South Towards Gloucester. You Enter The Open Area Of Castlemorton Common. At The End Of This Straight Section Of Road Turn Right- If You Pass A Pub You Have Gone Too Far. Carry Along Narrow Track For 3/4 Mile

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Llanfoist
Walk Along Old Railway Line And Canal Merthyr Rd Gwent Llanfoist Abergavenny NP7 9LR 18.91 miles

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Haresfield Beacon
There Are Several Routes You Can Take Once At The Beacon. You Can Either Walk Across The Fields To The Viewing Point, This Walk Is Fairly Flat. You Can Also Walk In The Woods Which Has Several Paths To Take Ranging From A Short Easy Pace To A Longer Hilly Path. Haresfield Ln 21.23 miles Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take

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