Welcome to Bowley Lane

Bowley Lane is a picturesque and tranquil location situated in the heart of Herefordshire. The lane is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and hikers. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and rabbits, which can often be spotted darting across the fields. The lane is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the countryside.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bowley Lane is also steeped in history. The lane is lined with traditional Herefordshire cottages, many of which date back to the 17th century. These charming buildings are a testament to the area's rich heritage and offer a glimpse into the past. Visitors can also explore nearby historical sites, such as the ruins of the 12th-century Dore Abbey, which is just a short drive away. Bowley Lane is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history and architecture.

Finally, Bowley Lane is a hub for local businesses and artisans. The area is home to a number of independent shops and cafes, offering visitors the chance to sample locally sourced produce and handmade crafts. The lane is also a popular spot for farmers' markets and craft fairs, which take place throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a unique souvenir or simply want to support local businesses, Bowley Lane is the perfect place to do so.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 13.2°C

Feels Like: 11.6°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
Lea C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Diana Atkinson
Lea
Ross On Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7JY
01989750296
School Website
Drybrook Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Thomas Henesey
Drybrook Road
Drybrook
Gloucestershire
GL17 9JF
1594542448
School Website
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kathryn Oshun
Hawker Hill
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0BS
01594542240
School Website
Dene Magna School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Brady
Abenhall Road
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0DU
01594542370
School Website
Weston Under Penyard C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Beth Stevens
School Lane
Weston-Under-Penyard
Ross On Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7PA
01989563933
School Website
Ruardean Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Simon Manning
School Road
Ruardean
Gloucestershire
GL17 9XQ
01594542461
School Website
Woodside Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Mel Davis
Denehurst
Ruardean Woodside
Ruardean
Gloucestershire
GL17 9XP
01594542287
School Website
Hope Brook C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Stephanie Severn
Church Road
Longhope
Gloucestershire
GL17 0LL
01452830558
School Website
Steam Mills Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mel Davis
Steam Mills
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 3JD
01594822567
School Website
Walford Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Louise George
Walford
Ross On Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5SA
01989562209
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney
Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW
11.22 Miles
Gloucester
Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE
12.06 Miles
Ledbury
The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR
12.24 Miles
Cam And Dursley
Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ
13.15 Miles
Stonehouse
Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW
13.75 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Bentley Chauffeur Drive
01989 750140
Wharton Lodge, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JX
1.37 Miles
Alan's Airport Services
01989 564851
8 Watling Street, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5UF
3.67 Miles
S R Taxis
01989 566246
5 Cantilupe Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AN
3.67 Miles
Ben Taxi
01594 410070
54 The Keelings, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2NG
3.68 Miles
Crystal Travel
01594 824846
3A Heywood Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2PL
3.75 Miles
Alans Taxis
01989 563297
A/20 Brookend St, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7EE
3.80 Miles
Simons Taxi
01989 568629
63 Three Crosses Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HB
3.95 Miles
A1 Taxi And Courier Service
07764 202205
52 Church Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2EA
4.15 Miles
Pams Private Hire
01594 860575
The Willows, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QH
4.16 Miles
Kc Cars
01594 823020
6 Office Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2HZ
4.18 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upper Lane End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lea Bailey
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Roads (Drybrook) Eurolydon Cinderford
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Close
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollywell Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drybrook Police Station
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Star Beach (Drybrook)
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drybrook Po
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Morse Lane (Drybrook)
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mitcheldean Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Advantage Business Park
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lea
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Eastern Avenue
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crooked End (Drybrook)
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Mitcheldean Surgery
01594 542270
Mitcheldean Surgery
Brook Street
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0AU
Drybrook Surgery
01594 542239
The Surgery
Drybrook
Gloucestershire
GL17 9JE
Ruardean Surgery
High Street (Rear Of Memorial Hall)
Ruardean
Ruardean
Gloucestershire
GL17 9US
Pendeen Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Kent Avenue
Ross-On-Wye
HR9 5AH
Pendeen Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Kent Avenue
Ross-On-Wye
HR9 5AH
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Local Stores

Drybrook
High Street
Drybrook
Gloucestershire
GL17 9EA
01594 541547
Store Website
1.50 miles
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SPAR Ross On Wye
9 Broad Street
Ross On Wye
HR9 7EA
01989 566454
Store Website
3.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bristol Veterinary Centre T/A Vets Barn
Harts Barn Farm
Longhope
Gloucestershire
GL17 0QD
01452 830086
longhope@vetsbarn.co.uk
Website
2.39 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Equines

Small Mammals

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Chaseview Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Hildersley
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7NJ
01989 562251
info@chaseviewvets.co.uk
Website
3.25 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Vine Tree Vets
Walford Road
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5RS
01989 564687
reception@vinetreevets.co.uk
3.43 miles
Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2PL
01594 826688
forest@petsbarn.co.uk
Website
3.74 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Carrot Tops Mobile Surgery For Pets
50B Railway Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 3HL
01594 824 765
enquiries@carrottopsmobilesurgery.co.uk
Website
4.81 miles
Amenities
Mobile services only

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Millpark Veterinary Centre
Cleeve Mill Business Park
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1AZ
01531 820258
millparkvetsnewent@yahoo.co.uk
Website
6.56 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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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
6.72 miles

Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.
Location
what3words
splints.mural.emails
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
12.20 miles

Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take
Location
what3words
lucky.listed.formal
Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages
Hollybush
Ledbury
Lancashire
HR8 1EU
13.45 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
Location
what3words
tubes.bins.acid
Edge Valley Of Gloucester
A Walk Through The Woods Along The Side Of A Spur In The Valley Of Gloucester. Established Tracks Available But Always Best To Create Your Own.
Cotswold Way
Stroud
GL6 6PR
13.91 miles

Location
what3words
amphibian.motivates.crass
Coaley Peak
A Circular Dog Walk At Coaley Peak Viewpoint, Offering Fantastic Views At The Beginning Of The Walk. The Walk Starts At A Picnic Site, Ideal As A Start Or End-Point To This 3-Mile Walk.
GL10 3TP
14.58 miles

From Stroud, Take The B4066 Heading South. Go Through Selsley And Remain On The Road Until You See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Right To 'Picnic Area / Viewpoint / Nympsfield Long Barrow'.
Painswick Beacon
Beautiful Walk With Stunning Views. You Do Need To Be Mindful Of The Golfers, Who Are Very Tolerant Of The Odd Dog Who Wants To Chase The Ball.
Painswick Beacon
Painswick
14.81 miles

Location
what3words
lowest.focus.agree
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