Welcome to Hope Mansell

Hope Mansell is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael's Church.

One of the main attractions of Hope Mansell is the Forest of Dean, which is a vast area of woodland that covers over 110 square kilometers. The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. Visitors to the forest can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The forest is also home to several ancient trees, including the famous Speech House Oak, which is over 500 years old.

Another popular attraction in Hope Mansell is the nearby town of Ross-on-Wye. The town is located just a short drive from the village and is known for its historic buildings and beautiful riverside location. Visitors to Ross-on-Wye can enjoy a range of activities, including shopping, dining, and exploring the town's many historic landmarks. The town is also home to several annual events, including the Ross-on-Wye May Fayre and the Ross-on-Wye Carnival.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 14.3°C

Feels Like: 13.8°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Drybrook Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Henesey	Drybrook Road Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JF 1594542448 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
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
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Oshun	Hawker Hill Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0BS 01594542240 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
Dene Magna School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Brady	Abenhall Road Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0DU 01594542370 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
Lydbrook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lusted	School Road Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9PX 01594860344 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 10.95 Miles

Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 12.71 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 12.73 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 13.30 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 14.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bentley Chauffeur Drive 01989 750140 Wharton Lodge, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JX 1.89 Miles
Alan's Airport Services 01989 564851 8 Watling Street, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5UF 3.24 Miles
S R Taxis 01989 566246 5 Cantilupe Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AN 3.42 Miles
Alans Taxis 01989 563297 A/20 Brookend St, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7EE 3.56 Miles
Pams Private Hire 01594 860575 The Willows, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QH 3.56 Miles
Ben Taxi 01594 410070 54 The Keelings, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2NG 3.60 Miles
Crystal Travel 01594 824846 3A Heywood Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2PL 3.73 Miles
Simons Taxi 01989 568629 63 Three Crosses Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HB 3.78 Miles
Kc Cars 01594 823020 6 Office Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2HZ 4.07 Miles
A1 Daztaxis 01989 768738 Highways Gray Tree, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HY 4.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upper Lane End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Star Beach (Drybrook) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Roads (Drybrook) Eurolydon Cinderford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crooked End (Drybrook) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morse Lane (Drybrook) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Judiclaires (Ruardean) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lea Bailey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruardean Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Drybrook Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Drybrook Police Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pettycroft (Ruardean) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruardean Hill (Drybrook) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denehurst Ruardean Woodside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollywell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harrow Hill (Drybrook) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

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

Local Stores

Drybrook
High Street
Drybrook
Gloucestershire
GL17 9EA
01594 541547
Store Website
1.49 miles

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SPAR Ross On Wye
9 Broad Street
Ross On Wye
HR9 7EA
01989 566454
Store Website
3.5 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 2.98 miles
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Vine Tree Vets
Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5RS 01989 564687 reception@vinetreevets.co.uk 3.00 miles

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Chaseview Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Hildersley Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7NJ 01989 562251 info@chaseviewvets.co.uk Website 3.11 miles
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Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2PL 01594 826688 forest@petsbarn.co.uk Website 3.73 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 4.68 miles
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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH 01594 833526 6.62 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 6.03 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 12.69 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 14.04 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 14.39 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 14.83 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'.

Cam Long Down
A Circular Dog Walk At Cam Long Down, Offering Amazing Views And Stunning Scenery At The Top Of Cam Peak. GL11 5HH 15.12 miles From The A4135 In Dursley, Turn Right At The Roundabout With Lloyds Bank, To Head Up Long Street. This Turns Left Into Drake Lane. Follow Drake Lane Until The End Where It Meets Springhill. Turn Right Here And Follow The Road Until You See The Car Park On Your Right.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	15.3°C	13.6°C	12.2°C	11°C	11°C	12.6°C	14.2°C	15.4°C	15.8°C	15°C	11.9°C	10.2°C
Feels Like	14°C	11.7°C	10.3°C	8.6°C	8.5°C	10.5°C	12.5°C	14.9°C	15.7°C	14.5°C	11°C	9.1°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Clear
Temp	9.3°C	8.6°C	7.5°C	7.4°C	8.8°C	10.8°C	13.6°C	14.8°C	15.1°C	14.9°C	12.6°C	10°C
Feels Like	7.8°C	6.9°C	5.2°C	4.7°C	6.1°C	8.7°C	12.8°C	14.6°C	15°C	14.6°C	11.9°C	8.8°C

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Temp	8.5°C	7.5°C	7.2°C	7.9°C	11.1°C	14.8°C	17.7°C	18.5°C	18.4°C	17.8°C	16.5°C	15.2°C
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