Welcome to Gorsley Common

Gorsley Common is a beautiful and serene area located in Herefordshire, England. It is a vast expanse of land that is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The common is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers who come to explore the area's natural beauty. The common is also a great place for bird watching, with a variety of bird species found in the area.

The common is surrounded by picturesque villages and towns, making it an ideal location for a day trip or a weekend getaway. The area is steeped in history, with many ancient monuments and landmarks located nearby. Visitors can explore the area's rich history by visiting the nearby castles, churches, and museums.

Gorsley Common is also a great place for outdoor activities such as cycling, horse riding, and fishing. The area has many cycling and horse riding trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The common is also home to several fishing lakes, where visitors can enjoy a day of fishing in a peaceful and tranquil setting. Overall, Gorsley Common is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in nature.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 13.3°C

Feels Like: 11.9°C

Wind: 10.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
Gorsley Goffs Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Diana Atkinson
Gorsley
Ross On Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7SE
01989720321
School Website
Picklenash Junior School
Foundation School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Tony Larner
Ross Road
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1BG
01531820589
School Website
Newent Community School And Sixth Form Centre
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Dawn Burke
Watery Lane
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1QF
01531820550
School Website
Glebe Infants School
Foundation School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Tony Larner
Glebe Way
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1BL
01531820700
School Website
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
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
Ann Cam Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Smith
Bayfield Gardens
Dymock
Gloucestershire
GL18 2BH
1531890424
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
Pauntley Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Tony Larner
Pool Hill
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1LL
01531820053
School Website
John Kyrle High School And Sixth Form Centre Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Julian Morgan
Ledbury Road
Ross On Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7ET
01989764358
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ledbury
The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR
8.07 Miles
Gloucester
Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE
11.16 Miles
Colwall
Lockyear Close, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6RN
11.57 Miles
Hereford
Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB
13.43 Miles
Great Malvern
Station Approach, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AL
13.99 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Bentley Chauffeur Drive
01989 750140
Wharton Lodge, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JX
2.88 Miles
Leadon Vale Taxis
01531 822465
Culver Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1DB
2.97 Miles
Simons Taxi
01989 568629
63 Three Crosses Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HB
4.43 Miles
Somerville Private Hire
01531 552001
Heather Bank, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JE
4.57 Miles
A1 Daztaxis
01989 768738
Highways Gray Tree, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HY
4.59 Miles
S R Taxis
01989 566246
5 Cantilupe Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AN
4.66 Miles
Alans Taxis
01989 563297
A/20 Brookend St, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7EE
4.69 Miles
Mikes Taxis
01989 567738
6 Blackthorn Cl, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JT
4.90 Miles
Keith's Kars
01452 830213
Main Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3DZ
5.20 Miles
Alan's Airport Services
01989 564851
8 Watling Street, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5UF
5.42 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Roadmaker
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Gorsley
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Quarry Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bevans Hill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tan House Farm
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kilcot
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton Court
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston Ingham
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Bishop School
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston Crews
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kempley Old Po
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bromsash
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fishpools
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Holts Health Centre
01531 820689
The Holts Health Centre
Watery Lane
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1BA
Mitcheldean Surgery
01594 542270
Mitcheldean Surgery
Brook Street
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0AU
Alton Street Surgery
01989 563646
Alton Street Surgery
Alton Street
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5AB
Pendeen Surgery
01989 763535
Pendeen Surgery
Kent Avenue
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5AH
Pendeen Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Kent Avenue
Ross-On-Wye
HR9 5AH
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Local Stores

Manchester House
High Street
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1AN
01531 822480
Store Website
3.00 miles
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SPAR - Newent
1 Broad Street
Newent
GL18 1AQ
01531 820217
Store Website
3.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

Client car park

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Dogs

Equines

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Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Equines

Small Mammals

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

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Soulmate Vet Rehab
Unit 7
Staunton Court Business Park
Ledbury Road
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL19 3QS
Website
7.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

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Ab Europe Limited
Aubreys Farm
Albright Lane
Bromsberrow
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 1RZ
01531 651 210
alice@abreeds.co.uk
7.33 miles
Amenities
Referrals only
Animals Treated
Sheep/Goats

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Local Dog Walks

Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages
Hollybush
Ledbury
Lancashire
HR8 1EU
9.28 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
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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
10.71 miles

Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.
Location
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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
13.05 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
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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
14.81 miles

Location
what3words
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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
14.88 miles

Location
what3words
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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
16.74 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'.
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