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

Mist

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: -0.7°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

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

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

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

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

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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
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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
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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.

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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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Temp	4.8°C	2.6°C	1.5°C	1°C	0.8°C	1.2°C	2.3°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	1.4°C	0.5°C	1.8°C
Feels Like	1.8°C	-0.7°C	-2.2°C	-3.4°C	-4.5°C	-4.5°C	-3.5°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-4.1°C	-4.9°C	-2.5°C

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