Wellington Heath Wood

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Wellington Heath Wood

Bridge over the River Leadon Bridge over the River Leadon on the B4214, north of Ledbury.
Bridge over the River Leadon Credit: Philip Halling

Wellington Heath Wood is a beautiful woodland located in the county of Herefordshire, England. Spanning over a vast area, the wood is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and protection for the various species that call the wood home. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

Numerous walking trails wind their way through Wellington Heath Wood, allowing visitors to explore its hidden corners and discover its natural wonders. These paths vary in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and more adventurous hikers. Along the way, one may encounter a variety of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, squirrels, and a plethora of bird species.

The wood is also home to several small streams, which meander through the trees, adding to the tranquility of the surroundings. These streams provide a habitat for various aquatic animals, including frogs, newts, and even small fish.

Wellington Heath Wood is a haven of peace and serenity, offering a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its stunning natural beauty and abundance of wildlife, it is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to connect with nature in Herefordshire.

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Wellington Heath Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.062665/-2.4230066 or Grid Reference SO7140. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge over the River Leadon Bridge over the River Leadon on the B4214, north of Ledbury.
Bridge over the River Leadon
Bridge over the River Leadon on the B4214, north of Ledbury.
Polytunnels,  North of Ledbury Taken from the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/66558">SO6940 : Bridge over the River Leadon</a>.
Polytunnels, North of Ledbury
Young cattle at Storesbrook In pasture to the east of the Plaistow Lane.
Young cattle at Storesbrook
In pasture to the east of the Plaistow Lane.
Stores Brook This small brook flows east from Munsley to meet the Leadon and then flow south-east to the Severn near Gloucester.
Stores Brook
This small brook flows east from Munsley to meet the Leadon and then flow south-east to the Severn near Gloucester.
Tight curve on the B4220 The Bromyard-Ledbury road flicks from one side of the River Leadon to the other by means of a narrow bridge and two sharp curves.  Taken from the junction on the western curve, polytunnels are visible in the distance - a subject of some local controversy.
Tight curve on the B4220
The Bromyard-Ledbury road flicks from one side of the River Leadon to the other by means of a narrow bridge and two sharp curves. Taken from the junction on the western curve, polytunnels are visible in the distance - a subject of some local controversy.
Hillside by the B4220
Hillside by the B4220
Unsuitable for HGVs A clear message at the entry to the lane to Plaistow Farm off the B4220 dissuades lorries from taking a short cut.
Unsuitable for HGVs
A clear message at the entry to the lane to Plaistow Farm off the B4220 dissuades lorries from taking a short cut.
Aqueduct near Staplow Carrying the old Hereford and Gloucester canal above the River Leadon.
Aqueduct near Staplow
Carrying the old Hereford and Gloucester canal above the River Leadon.
Scout buildings , Warren Oak Scout Camp, Staplow Looking over one of the several camp sites at this camp.
Scout buildings , Warren Oak Scout Camp, Staplow
Looking over one of the several camp sites at this camp.
Assault course, Warren Oak Scout Camp, Staplow Part of the 15 acre camp site.
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Assault course, Warren Oak Scout Camp, Staplow
Part of the 15 acre camp site. LinkExternal link
Snowdrops in the old orchard Where the footpath crosses the old orchard at the back of Wood Leigh.
Snowdrops in the old orchard
Where the footpath crosses the old orchard at the back of Wood Leigh.
Guide Camp at Warren Oak A mixture of Guides from several companies enjoying the very warm summer weather.
Guide Camp at Warren Oak
A mixture of Guides from several companies enjoying the very warm summer weather.
Polytunnels near the road
Polytunnels near the road
Bridge over the Leadon Notice red coloured clay, so common in Herefordshire
Bridge over the Leadon
Notice red coloured clay, so common in Herefordshire
Meadowland in the Leadon valley Meadowland in the Leadon valley to the south of Bosbury.
Meadowland in the Leadon valley
Meadowland in the Leadon valley to the south of Bosbury.
Oast House at Prior's Court, Staplow Internal kiln oast house.
Oast House at Prior's Court, Staplow
Internal kiln oast house.
Kiln roof at Prior's Court Oast Internal kiln oast house.
Kiln roof at Prior's Court Oast
Internal kiln oast house.
Hollow Lane crossroads Lanes cross the Bromyard Road, B4214, south of Staplow.
Hollow Lane crossroads
Lanes cross the Bromyard Road, B4214, south of Staplow.
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Wellington Heath Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO7140 (Lat: 52.062665, Lng: -2.4230066)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

What 3 Words

///flooding.sized.delved. Near Ledbury, Herefordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.062665,-2.4230066
Wellington Heath
Is In: Herefordshire
Place: village
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q20107257
Lat/Long: 52.0611466/-2.421946
Pub
Farmers Arms
Addr Place: Wellington Heath
Addr Postcode: HR8 1LS
Addr Street: Ochre Hill
Fhrs Id: 942663
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Url: http://www.farmersarmsledbury.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.0600633/-2.42225
Bus Stop
The Swallow
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2090A0106134
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: The Swallow
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: heratgmg
Naptan Street: Church Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0645565/-2.419055
Bus Stop
The Swallow
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2090A0106136
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: The Swallow
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan NaptanCode: heratgmj
Naptan Street: Church Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0645117/-2.4190077
Bus Stop
The Farmers Arms
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2090A0106138
Naptan Bearing: NE
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Naptan Indicator: adj
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Naptan NaptanCode: heratgmp
Naptan Street: Horse Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0594724/-2.4218356
Bus Stop
Floyds Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2090A0106140
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Floyds Lane
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan NaptanCode: heratgmt
Naptan Street: Ledbury Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0607297/-2.4234983
Bus Stop
Floyds Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2090A0106142
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Floyds Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: heratgmw
Naptan Street: Ledbury Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0607537/-2.4237638
Bus Stop
Oak Tree
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2090A067800
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Oak Tree
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Old Church- Oak tree
Naptan NaptanCode: heradgjd
Naptan Street: Church Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0637252/-2.4205654
Bus Stop
The Common
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2090A107000
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: The Common
Naptan Indicator: Towards Loxter
Naptan Landmark: N/K
Naptan NaptanCode: heradmpg
Naptan Street: The Common
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.061233/-2.4210525
Bus Stop
Oak Tree
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2090A18745
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Oak Tree
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Old Church- Oak Tree
Naptan NaptanCode: herajdat
Naptan Street: Church Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.063712/-2.4207207
Bus Stop
The Common
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2090A19743
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: The Common
Naptan Indicator: From Loxter
Naptan Landmark: N/K
Naptan NaptanCode: heramjgj
Naptan Street: The Common
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0611619/-2.420833
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 08:00
Description: Against wooden fence
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: HR8 739
Lat/Long: 52.063953/-2.420833
Bench
Description: Round; Metal; Surrounds tree
Lat/Long: 52.064041/-2.4205333
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 07:00
Description: Left, and slightly downhill (E) of entrance to The Farmers Arms
In short old-brick wall opposite fenced area called "Pool Piece".
Wall and PB are completely hidden by foliage/blossom.
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: HR8 320
Lat/Long: 52.0596021/-2.4215175
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.0597057/-2.4213028
Telephone
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside red phone box, The Common, Wellington Heath
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Lat/Long: 52.0599295/-2.4213718
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.0645203/-2.4192976
Barrier: kissing_gate
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0630101/-2.4169054
Barrier: stile
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0642733/-2.4179193
Barrier: stile
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0644752/-2.4178342
Barrier: kissing_gate
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0633165/-2.4183376
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0641007/-2.4204522
Grit Bin
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0640574/-2.4207647
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0607994/-2.4213991
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0584378/-2.4220495
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0588839/-2.4215533
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.059499/-2.4212489
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0595551/-2.4232002
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0618663/-2.4186927
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0628326/-2.4196731
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0627386/-2.4196355
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0615785/-2.4215345
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0615728/-2.4216217
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0610945/-2.4215077
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0611152/-2.4216203
Grit Bin
Lat/Long: 52.0598058/-2.4213887
The Withers
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0628664/-2.4287792
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0620922/-2.4288422
Callow Croft
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0609263/-2.4254552
The Brambles
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0615468/-2.4248195
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0615505/-2.4250127
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.061574/-2.4260453
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.061595/-2.4273811
Burtons Bungalow
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0616185/-2.4288851
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0608356/-2.4289629
Wellington Heath North
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0637548/-2.4200023
Hill Cottages West Heath
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0634329/-2.4186015
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0632956/-2.4180362
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0630297/-2.4169379
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0628871/-2.4163183
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0622349/-2.4169929
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0617228/-2.4175407
Ochre Hill
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.061297/-2.4187162
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0607433/-2.4190401
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0598858/-2.4195349
Dogberry
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0591869/-2.4205045
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0590628/-2.4199594
Barrier: yes
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 52.060204/-2.4255702
The Glen
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0655493/-2.4244903
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0662365/-2.4253238
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