Moss Green

Downs, Moorland in Herefordshire

England

Moss Green

Lock's Garage Petrol station and general store on the A465 by its junction with the B4348.
Lock's Garage Credit: Ian Capper

Moss Green is a picturesque village located in the county of Herefordshire, known for its stunning landscapes of downs and moorland. Situated amidst the rolling hills, Moss Green offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life.

The village is characterized by its lush green fields, dotted with sheep grazing peacefully. The downs in Moss Green provide breathtaking panoramic views, with their undulating slopes covered in vibrant green grasses and wildflowers. The moorland, on the other hand, offers a more rugged terrain, with its heather-covered hills and scattered patches of woodland.

The village itself is small, with a close-knit community that embodies the charm and warmth of rural England. The local pub, The Green Dragon, acts as the social hub of the village, where residents and visitors can enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale and engage in friendly conversation.

Moss Green is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a plethora of activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. There are numerous walking trails that wind through the downs and moorland, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of the countryside.

For history buffs, Moss Green boasts a few notable landmarks, including a medieval church with exquisite stained glass windows and a small museum showcasing the village's rich heritage.

In conclusion, Moss Green, Herefordshire, with its stunning downs and moorland, charming community, and abundance of outdoor activities, is a hidden gem that offers a truly authentic countryside experience.

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Moss Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.009159/-2.8097677 or Grid Reference SO4434. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lock's Garage Petrol station and general store on the A465 by its junction with the B4348.
Lock's Garage
Petrol station and general store on the A465 by its junction with the B4348.
Tree in a field A tree in an arable field at Arkstone Common.
Tree in a field
A tree in an arable field at Arkstone Common.
Three Horseshoes Inn, Allensmore, Herefordshire Set back from the B4348.
Three Horseshoes Inn, Allensmore, Herefordshire
Set back from the B4348.
Three Horseshoes Inn name sign, Allensmore, Herefordshire Alongside the B4348 a few metres from the inn. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7392887" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7392887">Link</a>
Three Horseshoes Inn name sign, Allensmore, Herefordshire
Alongside the B4348 a few metres from the inn. Link
SE along the B4348, Allensmore, Herefordshire Towards the A465 junction.
SE along the B4348, Allensmore, Herefordshire
Towards the A465 junction.
St Bartholomew's Church, Thruxton Grade I Listed church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
The church which dates from the 14th century was restored in 1866.
St Bartholomew's Church, Thruxton
Grade I Listed church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford. The church which dates from the 14th century was restored in 1866.
Warning - Bull in field, Thruxton The warning is on a field gate near St Bartholomew's churchyard.
Warning - Bull in field, Thruxton
The warning is on a field gate near St Bartholomew's churchyard.
Stile access to a field, Thruxton Located near St Bartholomew's churchyard. The warning notice shows
"LOOSE LIVESTOCK. DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS"
Stile access to a field, Thruxton
Located near St Bartholomew's churchyard. The warning notice shows "LOOSE LIVESTOCK. DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS"
Permissive Route sign, Thruxton,  Herefordshire The Countryside & Conservation Service sign is on the post above the stile here. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7394142" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7394142">Link</a>
Permissive Route sign, Thruxton, Herefordshire
The Countryside & Conservation Service sign is on the post above the stile here. Link
Field near St Bartholomew's churchyard, Thruxton Viewed from here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7394137" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7394137">Link</a> in January 2023.
A perimeter wall of St Bartholomew's churchyard is on the left.
Field near St Bartholomew's churchyard, Thruxton
Viewed from here Link in January 2023. A perimeter wall of St Bartholomew's churchyard is on the left.
Winter view of a field, Thruxton, Herefordshire Viewed from here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7394137" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7394137">Link</a> in January 2023.
Winter view of a field, Thruxton, Herefordshire
Viewed from here Link in January 2023.
Churchyard entrance gates, Thruxton The entrance to St Bartholomew's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Churchyard entrance gates, Thruxton
The entrance to St Bartholomew's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Village church, Thruxton, Herefordshire This is Grade I Listed St Bartholomew's Church in the Church of England Diocese 
of Hereford. The church which dates from the 14th century was restored in 1866.
Village church, Thruxton, Herefordshire
This is Grade I Listed St Bartholomew's Church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford. The church which dates from the 14th century was restored in 1866.
Church End Cottage, Thruxton, Herefordshire Viewed from St Bartholomew's churchyard.
Church End Cottage, Thruxton, Herefordshire
Viewed from St Bartholomew's churchyard.
Church porch, Thruxton, Herefordshire The entrance to St Bartholomew's Church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Church porch, Thruxton, Herefordshire
The entrance to St Bartholomew's Church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Church tower, Thruxton, Herefordshire The embattled tower is on the west side of St Bartholomew's 
Church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
The church is Grade I Listed
Church tower, Thruxton, Herefordshire
The embattled tower is on the west side of St Bartholomew's Church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford. The church is Grade I Listed
Farm buildings, Thruxton, Herefordshire Viewed from St Bartholomew's churchyard.
Farm buildings, Thruxton, Herefordshire
Viewed from St Bartholomew's churchyard.
Grade II Listed Thruxton Court, Thruxton, Herefordshire Viewed from St Bartholomew's churchyard. Historic England records
"possibly 17th century, altered in the 18th century and c1900"
Grade II Listed Thruxton Court, Thruxton, Herefordshire
Viewed from St Bartholomew's churchyard. Historic England records "possibly 17th century, altered in the 18th century and c1900"
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Moss Green is located at Grid Ref: SO4434 (Lat: 52.009159, Lng: -2.8097677)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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