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Aymestrey

Civil Parish in Herefordshire

England

Aymestrey

Little wagon caravan at Aymestrey This little horse drawn caravan is parked up behind an old orchard. I wonder if it gets out.
Little wagon caravan at Aymestrey Credit: Jeremy Bolwell

Aymestrey is a civil parish located in Herefordshire, a county in the West Midlands region of England. Situated in the north-western part of the county, it lies on the border with Shropshire. The parish covers an area of approximately 12 square kilometers and has a population of around 300 residents.

The village of Aymestrey is the main settlement within the civil parish. It is a picturesque village with a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The village is known for its charming black and white timber-framed houses, which add to its traditional and rustic character. The architecture of the village is a mix of traditional and modern buildings, with a parish church, a primary school, and a few local businesses serving the community.

The landscape surrounding Aymestrey is predominantly rural, with rolling hills, lush green meadows, and dense woodlands. The area is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with various footpaths and trails offering stunning views of the Herefordshire countryside. The River Lugg flows through the parish, providing opportunities for fishing and other water-based activities.

Aymestrey is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with the market town of Leominster located just 9 kilometers to the east. Hereford, the county town, is approximately 30 kilometers south-west of Aymestrey. Despite its small size, the parish offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike, attracting those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.293691/-2.849641 or Grid Reference SO4266. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Little wagon caravan at Aymestrey This little horse drawn caravan is parked up behind an old orchard. I wonder if it gets out.
Little wagon caravan at Aymestrey
This little horse drawn caravan is parked up behind an old orchard. I wonder if it gets out.
Part of Yatton Court This wonderful looking house is usually well screened by trees but you get a glimpse in early Spring.
Part of Yatton Court
This wonderful looking house is usually well screened by trees but you get a glimpse in early Spring.
Pokeshouse Wood NT woodland The National Trust have felled an old pine plantation and replaced it with native broad leaved woodland here recently. When I last walked here in late '07 the plantation was mature but gloomy and dark. This lone fir tree has seen it all happen.
Pokeshouse Wood NT woodland
The National Trust have felled an old pine plantation and replaced it with native broad leaved woodland here recently. When I last walked here in late '07 the plantation was mature but gloomy and dark. This lone fir tree has seen it all happen.
Little islet in the River Lugg The river forks here around a little islet of a gravel bank held together with tree roots.
Little islet in the River Lugg
The river forks here around a little islet of a gravel bank held together with tree roots.
Path and track into Croft Wood The Forestry Commission sign requests no cycling but plenty of the track and softer grassy rides show horse riders frequently come here, which is a bit of a puzzle. Anyway, it is their prerogative.
Path and track into Croft Wood
The Forestry Commission sign requests no cycling but plenty of the track and softer grassy rides show horse riders frequently come here, which is a bit of a puzzle. Anyway, it is their prerogative.
Bench beneath the pines on Croft Ambrey One of the very best sited benches that I am aware of, with one of the best views available locally encompassing the Black Mountains around Hay, the distant Brecon Beacons on a clear day, and the beautiful valley of the River Lugg below with the rolling hills of Radnorshire stretching out west into Wales. The wind sighs through the pines, the sun is warm, what more can man want.
Bench beneath the pines on Croft Ambrey
One of the very best sited benches that I am aware of, with one of the best views available locally encompassing the Black Mountains around Hay, the distant Brecon Beacons on a clear day, and the beautiful valley of the River Lugg below with the rolling hills of Radnorshire stretching out west into Wales. The wind sighs through the pines, the sun is warm, what more can man want.
View from the bench beneath the pines on Croft Ambrey The little smudge in one of the green fields below is a herd of deer, moving slowly and grazing the new crops.
View from the bench beneath the pines on Croft Ambrey
The little smudge in one of the green fields below is a herd of deer, moving slowly and grazing the new crops.
A herd of Deer below Croft Ambrey A fairly common sight in the woodlands around this area, but rarely stationary out in the open fields. This herd comprising some 30 individuals grazed for ten minutes and moved slowly into shade. Later a Land Rover Discovery passed on a track and disturbed them and they vanished without trace.
A herd of Deer below Croft Ambrey
A fairly common sight in the woodlands around this area, but rarely stationary out in the open fields. This herd comprising some 30 individuals grazed for ten minutes and moved slowly into shade. Later a Land Rover Discovery passed on a track and disturbed them and they vanished without trace.
Pines on the top of Yatton Bank There are two stands of pines on this steep hillside, one halfway up and this one on the crown of the hill.
Pines on the top of Yatton Bank
There are two stands of pines on this steep hillside, one halfway up and this one on the crown of the hill.
Tiny cottage at the foot of Yatton Bank A small isolated cottage that looks very appealing in Spring sunshine but can only be accessed via a sunken path between high banks and hedges a few hundred metres from the village.
Tiny cottage at the foot of Yatton Bank
A small isolated cottage that looks very appealing in Spring sunshine but can only be accessed via a sunken path between high banks and hedges a few hundred metres from the village.
Sunken path to Yatton Often used by walkers and horse riders it seems these days.
Sunken path to Yatton
Often used by walkers and horse riders it seems these days.
Long horned cattle near Yatton At first I thought these two were Highland but they seem too red in colour, so possibly are some other rare breed.
Long horned cattle near Yatton
At first I thought these two were Highland but they seem too red in colour, so possibly are some other rare breed.
Long horned cattle near Yatton Happily grazing this steep pasture above Yatton.
Long horned cattle near Yatton
Happily grazing this steep pasture above Yatton.
Old tractors in the field near Yatton An old Case International 585 - 1980's vintage and still going strong by the looks of it.
Old tractors in the field near Yatton
An old Case International 585 - 1980's vintage and still going strong by the looks of it.
A4110 north of Mortimer's Cross The Roman heritage of the route is apparent. Aymestrey church appears in the distance.
A4110 north of Mortimer's Cross
The Roman heritage of the route is apparent. Aymestrey church appears in the distance.
A4110 approaching Aymestrey
A4110 approaching Aymestrey
A4110 in Aymestrey
A4110 in Aymestrey
Aymestrey bridge
Aymestrey bridge
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Aymestrey is located at Grid Ref: SO4266 (Lat: 52.293691, Lng: -2.849641)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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