Ballingham

Civil Parish in Herefordshire

England

Ballingham

Bend in the Wye at Ballingham Hill View north-east from above the houses at Ballingham Hill.
Bend in the Wye at Ballingham Hill Credit: Trevor Rickard

Ballingham is a civil parish located in the county of Herefordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles southeast of the city of Hereford, the parish covers an area of around 4 square miles. It is primarily a rural area characterized by rolling hills and picturesque countryside.

The village of Ballingham itself is small, with a population of around 200 residents. It is surrounded by farmland and offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for its inhabitants. The parish is known for its scenic beauty, with stunning views of the nearby river Wye and the surrounding Herefordshire countryside.

The village is served by a local church, St. Dubricius, which dates back to the 13th century and is a significant historical landmark in the area. The church provides a place of worship for the community and also attracts visitors interested in its architectural and historical significance.

Ballingham is well-connected to nearby towns and cities by road, with the A49 running through the parish. This allows for easy access to Hereford and other surrounding areas. Despite its small size, the village offers a sense of community and hosts regular events and activities for its residents.

Overall, Ballingham, Herefordshire, is a charming and idyllic civil parish characterized by its rural beauty, historical landmarks, and close-knit community.

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Ballingham Images

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Bend in the Wye at Ballingham Hill View north-east from above the houses at Ballingham Hill.
Bend in the Wye at Ballingham Hill
View north-east from above the houses at Ballingham Hill.
River Wye near Shepherd's Rough Looking north-east at the sweeping bend with Haugh Wood on the horizon. A tranquil scene on an August evening.
River Wye near Shepherd's Rough
Looking north-east at the sweeping bend with Haugh Wood on the horizon. A tranquil scene on an August evening.
Farmland near Fawley Cross
Farmland near Fawley Cross
View to Ridge Hill View towards Ridge Hill from Fawley Cross.
View to Ridge Hill
View towards Ridge Hill from Fawley Cross.
The Wye Valley from Capler Wood Teepees in the fields
The Wye Valley from Capler Wood
Teepees in the fields
Lane and path down to the River Wye Obviously a scenic and popular spot for accessing the river for walking, fishing, dog walking etc.
Lane and path down to the River Wye
Obviously a scenic and popular spot for accessing the river for walking, fishing, dog walking etc.
Riverside path below Capler Wood The path here runs above the banks of the impressive River Wye.
Riverside path below Capler Wood
The path here runs above the banks of the impressive River Wye.
Part of the Herefordshire Wye Could this scene be more Herefordshire? A muscular river, lush meadows, rolling fields and a decent sized herd of Herefords grazing placidly on the far bank.
Part of the Herefordshire Wye
Could this scene be more Herefordshire? A muscular river, lush meadows, rolling fields and a decent sized herd of Herefords grazing placidly on the far bank.
Woodpile below Capler Wood The ends of the logs have had smiley faces drawn on them. Someone with a sense of humour and an eye for detail I like.
Woodpile below Capler Wood
The ends of the logs have had smiley faces drawn on them. Someone with a sense of humour and an eye for detail I like.
Chimney beside the River Wye I guess the remains of a fishing bothy, seasonal cottage, river bailiffs residence?
Chimney beside the River Wye
I guess the remains of a fishing bothy, seasonal cottage, river bailiffs residence?
Tipi's beside the River Wye What a great spot for a campsite. I like a tipi. This is presumably a site used by paddlers heading downstream in Canadian canoes or kayaks who stop off overnight.
Tipi's beside the River Wye
What a great spot for a campsite. I like a tipi. This is presumably a site used by paddlers heading downstream in Canadian canoes or kayaks who stop off overnight.
Tipi's beside the Wye The tipi's echo the steeple above.
Tipi's beside the Wye
The tipi's echo the steeple above.
Verdun Cottage Built post WWI I assume. It has obviously been well looked after.
Verdun Cottage
Built post WWI I assume. It has obviously been well looked after.
Redbrick cottages beside the road A bit of a good cottage garden going on here with Lupins, roses etc. More!
Redbrick cottages beside the road
A bit of a good cottage garden going on here with Lupins, roses etc. More!
Path and lane junction I assume that the building there is a converted schoolroom maybe.
Path and lane junction
I assume that the building there is a converted schoolroom maybe.
Part of the Wye Valley Walk Sunlight plays over some poppy fields down there and the field edge path is well maintained here.
Part of the Wye Valley Walk
Sunlight plays over some poppy fields down there and the field edge path is well maintained here.
Summer meadows off the Wye Valley Walk A combination of plenty of rain and today at least some sunshine has resulted in a verdant lushness in hedgerow, meadow and bank.
Summer meadows off the Wye Valley Walk
A combination of plenty of rain and today at least some sunshine has resulted in a verdant lushness in hedgerow, meadow and bank.
Poppies in the sunshine A scarlet haze attracted my eye and triggered conflicting images of Impressionist art and the futility of war.
Poppies in the sunshine
A scarlet haze attracted my eye and triggered conflicting images of Impressionist art and the futility of war.
Show me another place!

Ballingham is located at Grid Ref: SO5731 (Lat: 51.981525, Lng: -2.620812)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

What 3 Words

///germinate.sides.merit. Near Brockhampton, Herefordshire

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