Welcome to Much Birch

Much Birch is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. The village is situated on the A49 road, which connects Hereford and Ross-on-Wye. The village has a population of around 500 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Much Birch is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the local area and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St Mary's Church. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. Much Birch also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving locally sourced food and drink. The village is also home to a primary school, a village hall, and a post office.

Much Birch is surrounded by stunning countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located close to the Wye Valley, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and peregrine falcons. Visitors can explore the local area by foot or by bike, taking in the beautiful scenery and enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the countryside.

Local Weather

Light drizzle

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 8.7°C

Wind: 3.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
Kings Caple Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Taylor	Kings Caple Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4TZ 01432840267 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
Marlbrook Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Susan Jenkins	Green Croft Redhill Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7NT 01432266643 School Website
Blackmarston School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mike Painter	Honddu Close Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7NX 01432272376 School Website
Our Ladys Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathy Weston	Boycott Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7RN 01432274814 School Website
St Martins Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Matthews Tim Wilson	Holly Bush Walk Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6AF 01432273633

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hereford Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 6.28 Miles

Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 13.67 Miles

Abergavenny Station Approach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HS 16.28 Miles

Colwall Lockyear Close, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6RN 17.47 Miles

Leominster Worcester Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AR 17.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
City Cars 07889 611292 Croftbank, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8AL 0.92 Miles
Taxi 4 U 01432 341234 7 Quicksetts, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7PP 4.51 Miles
Wyvern Taxis 01432 277777 3 The Pastures Lower Bullingham, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6EU 4.64 Miles
Just Airports 07966 150156 3 The Pastures Lower Bullingha, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6EU 4.64 Miles
Twilite Taxis 01432 358300 19 Blackthorn Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7XU 4.78 Miles
Taxi Number 1 01432 343334 77 Stanberrow Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7ND 4.89 Miles
Jerry's Private Hire 01981 580359 Glendower House, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8EZ 4.95 Miles
T1 Taxis 01432 351422 Foley Trading Est, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2SF 5.67 Miles
Facebookcabs 07900 427917 Saint Peter's Square, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2PG 5.83 Miles
Hereford Rank Taxis 01432 278279 The Annex, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2ET 5.98 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:
Allensmore Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 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:
Tesco Supermarket Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Putson Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Oval Po Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 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:
Springfield Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clehonger Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tre Evan No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Bunch Of Carrotts Hampton Bish Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Hampton Park Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Mill Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Much Birch Surgery 01981 540310	The Surgery Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Belmont Medical Centre 01432 354366	Belmont Medical Centre Eastholme Ave, Belmont Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7XT
Ross Road Surgery 01432 351126	Ross Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7RL
South Wye Medical Centre	Belmont Road Hereford HR2 7JE
Greyfriars Surgery	25 St. Nicholas Street Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0BH

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Ross on Wye
WILTON
ROSS ON WYE
HR9 6AE
01989 562637
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

A P Vet
Bryngwyn Lodge Wormelow Herefordshire HR2 8EQ 01432 345689 iris@ap-vet.co.uk Website 1.00 miles

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Paterson Equine Clinic Ltd
Weaven Villa Little Dewchcurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6QB 01432 800832 thevetsoffice@gmail.com Website 2.29 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 4.98 miles

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Belmont Vets Ltd
94 Belmont Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JS 01432 370155 info@belmontvets.co.uk Website 5.20 miles
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Brookfield Veterinary Practice
1 Old Eign Hill Hampton Park Hereford HR1 1TU 01432 357222 brookfieldvets@hotmail.com Website 5.62 miles
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Poultry Health Services
Herriot House Howton Pontrilas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0BG 01981 241320 hereford@poultryhealthservices.com Website 5.67 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 11.41 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 13.05 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 13.05 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

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Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages Hollybush Ledbury Lancashire HR8 1EU 16.71 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 17.24 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 23.00 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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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-11.2°C	-12.8°C	-12°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-8.7°C	-4.9°C	-1.9°C	-1.3°C	-1.6°C	-3.1°C	-2.7°C
Feels Like	-13.5°C	-12.2°C	-12.2°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-11.4°C	-8.8°C	-5.9°C	-5.2°C	-5.4°C	-7.8°C	-8.5°C

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Feels Like	-8°C	-8.5°C	-8.8°C	-8.3°C	-7.6°C	-6.9°C	-6.3°C	-6°C	-5.9°C	-5.9°C	-6°C	-5.3°C

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Feels Like	-5.7°C	-6.6°C	-7.4°C	-7.9°C	-8°C	-6.9°C	-4.6°C	-3.5°C	-2.3°C	-0.8°C	-2°C	-4.4°C

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