Bond's Dingle

Valley in Herefordshire

England

Bond's Dingle

A44 at Bringsty Common The emporium to the right sells antique and reclaimed artifacts.
The cafe is worth a stop too.
A44 at Bringsty Common Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Bond's Dingle is a picturesque valley located in Herefordshire, England. Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the county, it offers a tranquil and idyllic escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The valley is situated near the village of Bond's Dingle, and its breathtaking beauty attracts visitors from far and wide.

This enchanting valley is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and botanists. The lush green meadows and woodlands are home to a myriad of bird species, including the vibrant European goldfinch and the elusive kingfisher. The valley's crystal-clear streams and rivers support a thriving ecosystem, with otters and water voles often spotted along their banks.

Bond's Dingle also boasts an extensive network of walking trails that wind through its stunning landscape. These trails offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with highlights including the picturesque Black Mountains and the Herefordshire Beacon. Visitors can explore the valley's hidden gems, such as charming waterfalls and ancient ruins, while immersing themselves in the peaceful ambiance of the countryside.

The valley is a popular destination for nature photography and landscape painting due to its breathtaking vistas and ever-changing seasonal colors. Autumn transforms the valley into a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges, and yellows, while spring brings a vibrant burst of wildflowers and blossoming trees.

Whether seeking a peaceful retreat or a place to immerse oneself in nature's beauty, Bond's Dingle in Herefordshire offers a truly enchanting experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.201435/-2.4446329 or Grid Reference SO6956. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A44 at Bringsty Common The emporium to the right sells antique and reclaimed artifacts.
The cafe is worth a stop too.
A44 at Bringsty Common
The emporium to the right sells antique and reclaimed artifacts. The cafe is worth a stop too.
Roadway on Bringsty Common Looking from close to the Live and Let Live pub.
Roadway on Bringsty Common
Looking from close to the Live and Let Live pub.
Whitbourne Hall, Whitbourne Actually only a distant view of part of the imposing Greek Ionic portico, inspired by the Erechtheum in Athens. All the work of E.W. Elmslie, 1860-62, for Edward Bickerton Evans, banker, wine and vinegar brewer, and amateur archaeologist. The date is late for such a revival building. Grade II* listed.
A closer view: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/688419">SO7056 : Whitbourne Hall</a>.
Whitbourne Hall, Whitbourne
Actually only a distant view of part of the imposing Greek Ionic portico, inspired by the Erechtheum in Athens. All the work of E.W. Elmslie, 1860-62, for Edward Bickerton Evans, banker, wine and vinegar brewer, and amateur archaeologist. The date is late for such a revival building. Grade II* listed. A closer view: SO7056 : Whitbourne Hall.
Farmland near Bradley Wood Common
Farmland near Bradley Wood Common
Farmland near Whitbourne
Farmland near Whitbourne
Lodge to Whitbourne Hall
Lodge to Whitbourne Hall
Baled hay Baled hay in a field at Whitbourne.
Baled hay
Baled hay in a field at Whitbourne.
Grassland, Whitbourne
Grassland, Whitbourne
Long grass, Whitbourne Long vegetation here is unexpected, there has not been any grazing for a while.
Long grass, Whitbourne
Long vegetation here is unexpected, there has not been any grazing for a while.
The A44 trunk road near Moorhall
The A44 trunk road near Moorhall
Ewe in hollow tree stump I couldn't resist photographing this ewe sitting inside a hollow tree stump when I saw it on the Brockhampton estate.
Ewe in hollow tree stump
I couldn't resist photographing this ewe sitting inside a hollow tree stump when I saw it on the Brockhampton estate.
Brockhampton House reflected in Lawn Pool Brockhampton House reflected in Lawn Pool on the Brockhampton Estate.
Brockhampton House reflected in Lawn Pool
Brockhampton House reflected in Lawn Pool on the Brockhampton Estate.
Lawn Pool, Brockhampton Brockhampton House reflected in Lawn Pool on the Brockhampton estate.
Lawn Pool, Brockhampton
Brockhampton House reflected in Lawn Pool on the Brockhampton estate.
Lawn Pool, Brockhampton rockhampton House reflected in Lawn Pool on the Brockhampton estate.
Lawn Pool, Brockhampton
rockhampton House reflected in Lawn Pool on the Brockhampton estate.
Brockhampton Park Brockhampton Park is a mid-18th century red-brick Georgian house, here it is viewed from Lawn Pool.  The house is Grade II* listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1176659" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1176659">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The house is private amidst National Trust owned parkland.
Brockhampton Park
Brockhampton Park is a mid-18th century red-brick Georgian house, here it is viewed from Lawn Pool. The house is Grade II* listed, see: LinkExternal link The house is private amidst National Trust owned parkland.
Lower Brockhampton  Lower Brockhampton is a moated half-timbered manor house dating from the late 14th century, complete with a timber-framed gatehouse straddling the moat. The Brockhampton Estate was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1946 by Colonel John Talbot Lutley. The house is Grade I listed.
Lower Brockhampton
Lower Brockhampton is a moated half-timbered manor house dating from the late 14th century, complete with a timber-framed gatehouse straddling the moat. The Brockhampton Estate was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1946 by Colonel John Talbot Lutley. The house is Grade I listed.
A dead wych elm I remember elm trees being a common tree before Dutch elm disease wiped them out in the 1970s.  Three years ago I was surprised to see a young wych elm tree growing here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5786065">SO6856 : A wych elm at Lower Brockhampton</a> and sadly as appears to happen the young trees still succumb to this disease.
A dead wych elm
I remember elm trees being a common tree before Dutch elm disease wiped them out in the 1970s. Three years ago I was surprised to see a young wych elm tree growing here SO6856 : A wych elm at Lower Brockhampton and sadly as appears to happen the young trees still succumb to this disease.
Dutch elm disease This pattern on the trunk of a dead wych elm tree was caused by the elm bark beetle which carries the fungi which causes Dutch elm disease and killed the tree.
Dutch elm disease
This pattern on the trunk of a dead wych elm tree was caused by the elm bark beetle which carries the fungi which causes Dutch elm disease and killed the tree.
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Bond's Dingle is located at Grid Ref: SO6956 (Lat: 52.201435, Lng: -2.4446329)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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