Welcome to Pontshill

Pontshill is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. The village is situated in the Wye Valley, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque landscapes. Pontshill is a peaceful and tranquil place, with a population of just over 100 people. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

One of the main attractions of Pontshill is its historic church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. Another notable feature of the village is its traditional pub, The Crown Inn. The pub serves a range of local ales and traditional pub food, and is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Pontshill is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a pottery studio. The farm shop sells a range of locally sourced produce, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, and dairy products. The pottery studio offers workshops and classes for those interested in learning the art of pottery. Overall, Pontshill is a charming and idyllic village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: -3.7°C

Feels Like: -6.2°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Josephs Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hayley Francis	The Avenue Walford Road Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 5AW 01989564655 School Website
Ashfield Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Kendrick	Redhill Road Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 5AU 01989562738 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
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
Brampton Abbotts C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Brearey	Brampton Road Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 7FX 01989562256 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
Bridstow C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Brearey	Bridstow Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 6PZ 01989562623 School Website
Goodrich C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Miles	Goodrich Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 6HY 01600890422 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 11.90 Miles

Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 12.62 Miles

Hereford Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 12.95 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 14.25 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 15.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alan's Airport Services 01989 564851 8 Watling Street, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5UF 1.23 Miles
S R Taxis 01989 566246 5 Cantilupe Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AN 1.36 Miles
Alans Taxis 01989 563297 A/20 Brookend St, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7EE 1.49 Miles
Simons Taxi 01989 568629 63 Three Crosses Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HB 1.78 Miles
A1 Daztaxis 01989 768738 Highways Gray Tree, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HY 2.07 Miles
Mikes Taxis 01989 567738 6 Blackthorn Cl, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JT 2.13 Miles
Bentley Chauffeur Drive 01989 750140 Wharton Lodge, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JX 2.41 Miles
Somerville Private Hire 01531 552001 Heather Bank, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JE 2.79 Miles
Pams Private Hire 01594 860575 The Willows, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QH 4.64 Miles
Spright Cars 01600 700110 Cedars House, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DQ 4.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tudorville Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ross On Wye Sorting Office Lh Side No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Morrisons No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holcombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weston Under Penyard No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penyard Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walford Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walford Old Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Home Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Bollitree No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Queach No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Pendeen Surgery 01989 763535	Pendeen Surgery Kent Avenue Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5AH
Alton Street Surgery 01989 563646	Alton Street Surgery Alton Street Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5AB
Ruardean Surgery	High Street (Rear Of Memorial Hall) Ruardean Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9US

Local Stores

Ross on Wye - Overross Street
Overross Street
Ross on Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7AS
01989 769774
Store Website
1.63 miles

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SPAR Ross On Wye
9 Broad Street
Ross On Wye
HR9 7EA
01989 566454
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vine Tree Vets
Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5RS 01989 564687 reception@vinetreevets.co.uk 1.00 miles

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Chaseview Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Hildersley Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7NJ 01989 562251 info@chaseviewvets.co.uk Website 1.23 miles
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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 4.82 miles
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Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2PL 01594 826688 forest@petsbarn.co.uk Website 5.77 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 6.63 miles
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Paterson Equine Clinic Ltd
Weaven Villa Little Dewchcurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6QB 01432 800832 thevetsoffice@gmail.com Website 7.12 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 6.43 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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Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages Hollybush Ledbury Lancashire HR8 1EU 13.68 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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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 14.64 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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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 16.36 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 16.93 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'.

Stinchcombe Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Stinchcombe Hill, Which Lies To The West Of Dursley. You Will Experience Superb Views From Parts Of The Walk And Circle Part Of Stinchcombe Golf Course. GL11 6AQ 17.18 miles From Dursley, Head West Toward Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club. Follow The Road Up. The First Car Park Is For The Golf Course, So Continue Past That A Short While Until Reaching Stinchcombe Hill Car Park, On Your Left.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Fog	Fog
Temp	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.1°C	1.3°C	5.8°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	7.6°C	5.8°C	7.8°C
Feels Like	-1.2°C	-2°C	-2.8°C	-2.9°C	-2.5°C	2.6°C	8.3°C	12.3°C	15.1°C	5.5°C	3.5°C	5.3°C

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Temp	7.8°C	8.1°C	7.7°C	6.5°C	6°C	5.8°C	5.7°C	5.3°C	4.6°C	3.7°C	2.8°C	4.5°C
Feels Like	5.3°C	5.6°C	4.9°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.8°C	2.5°C	2°C	1.2°C	0.3°C	-0.4°C	1.8°C

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