Bonny Lands

Hill, Mountain in Herefordshire

England

Bonny Lands

Little Penlan Farm, Dorstone Farm above the Golden Valley
Little Penlan Farm, Dorstone Credit: Philip Halling

Bonny Lands is a picturesque hill located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is nestled in the scenic landscape of the West Midlands region and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Bonny Lands is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 400 meters, Bonny Lands is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. Despite this, it still provides an impressive vantage point from which to admire the undulating valleys and rolling hills that characterize Herefordshire. The hill is covered in lush greenery, with a variety of flora and fauna thriving in its fertile soil.

One of the highlights of Bonny Lands is the abundance of walking trails that crisscross its slopes. These well-maintained paths allow visitors to explore the hill at their own pace, taking in the panoramic vistas and enjoying the tranquility of the area. The hill is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and various bird species, making it a haven for nature lovers.

Bonny Lands is easily accessible, with nearby parking facilities and clear signposting guiding visitors to the hill. It is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as picnicking, photography, and even paragliding. Whether it is to admire the stunning views, immerse oneself in nature, or simply enjoy a peaceful stroll, Bonny Lands offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Bonny Lands Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.052404/-3.0432017 or Grid Reference SO2839. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Little Penlan Farm, Dorstone Farm above the Golden Valley
Little Penlan Farm, Dorstone
Farm above the Golden Valley
Highland cattle in Herefordshire Highland cattle in a field opposite Little Penlan Farm, above Dorstone in the Golden Valley.
Highland cattle in Herefordshire
Highland cattle in a field opposite Little Penlan Farm, above Dorstone in the Golden Valley.
Bridleway through West Lawn Common Young birch and hazel has much competition from bracken in this corner of the grid square.
Bridleway through West Lawn Common
Young birch and hazel has much competition from bracken in this corner of the grid square.
Green hazel Immature fruits of Corylus avellana by the bridleway across West Lawn Common.
Green hazel
Immature fruits of Corylus avellana by the bridleway across West Lawn Common.
Common Bach View east from Little Penlan Farm over to the Golden valley between Dorstone and Peterchurch.
Common Bach
View east from Little Penlan Farm over to the Golden valley between Dorstone and Peterchurch.
Barns at Tyuchaf Still in Herefordshire, but now into farms with Welsh names. Tyuchaf/Upper House is by the road from Llanrosser to Hay on Wye over some lonely hill country a few miles east of the border.
Barns at Tyuchaf
Still in Herefordshire, but now into farms with Welsh names. Tyuchaf/Upper House is by the road from Llanrosser to Hay on Wye over some lonely hill country a few miles east of the border.
Gateway into access land Gate giving access to Cefn Hill, a large are of open ground at around the 400m contour.
Gateway into access land
Gate giving access to Cefn Hill, a large are of open ground at around the 400m contour.
Sheep pastures above Escley Brook Sheep grazing in the first of the improved fields close to the moorland of Cefn Hill. The land drops away here towards the head of the Escley Brook, whilst in the distance is the long eastern flank of the Black Mountains.
Sheep pastures above Escley Brook
Sheep grazing in the first of the improved fields close to the moorland of Cefn Hill. The land drops away here towards the head of the Escley Brook, whilst in the distance is the long eastern flank of the Black Mountains.
Entrances to Cefn Hill and New House Wood Both are extensive areas of publicly accessible land.
Entrances to Cefn Hill and New House Wood
Both are extensive areas of publicly accessible land.
Coming down from Vagar Hill The road to Hay had become blocked, our car had got stuck while turning back and some kind passing Australians had just given us a push.
Coming down from Vagar Hill
The road to Hay had become blocked, our car had got stuck while turning back and some kind passing Australians had just given us a push.
Entrance to Penlan Farm This farm is on the eastern slopes of Vagar Hill and about 1000ft above sea level.
Entrance to Penlan Farm
This farm is on the eastern slopes of Vagar Hill and about 1000ft above sea level.
Transmitter mast on Vagar Hill
Transmitter mast on Vagar Hill
Rusting old farm machine The rusting skeletal remains of a threshing machine on Vagar Hill. Hay Bluff can be seen in the background on the horizon.
Rusting old farm machine
The rusting skeletal remains of a threshing machine on Vagar Hill. Hay Bluff can be seen in the background on the horizon.
Site of Glis Farm, Vagar Hill All that remains of Glis Farm are earthworks. This farm was high up in an exposed position on Vagar Hill. View west to the Black Mountains.
Site of Glis Farm, Vagar Hill
All that remains of Glis Farm are earthworks. This farm was high up in an exposed position on Vagar Hill. View west to the Black Mountains.
Farm roll at Bonny Lands Bonny Lands is on the eastern side of Vagar Hill, view to the east over Herefordshire.
Farm roll at Bonny Lands
Bonny Lands is on the eastern side of Vagar Hill, view to the east over Herefordshire.
Vagar Hill View to the west, and the Black Mountains and Hay Bluff from Vagar Hill.
Vagar Hill
View to the west, and the Black Mountains and Hay Bluff from Vagar Hill.
Black Mountains viewed from Vagar Hill The high ground in the middle distance is Cefn Hill.
Black Mountains viewed from Vagar Hill
The high ground in the middle distance is Cefn Hill.
Bluebells in the hedgerow, Llanrosser
Bluebells in the hedgerow, Llanrosser
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Bonny Lands is located at Grid Ref: SO2839 (Lat: 52.052404, Lng: -3.0432017)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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