Benfield Park

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Benfield Park

Arthur's Stone. Sandstone Dolmen above the Golden Valley.
Arthur's Stone. Credit: Richard Webb

Benfield Park is a picturesque wood located in Herefordshire, England. Situated in a rural area, it is known for its lush forest and natural beauty. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, the park offers a serene and tranquil environment for visitors to explore.

The wood is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Towering oak trees, beech trees, and other native species create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for numerous wildlife species. Visitors can spot a variety of birds, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, as well as small mammals like squirrels and hedgehogs.

A network of well-maintained walking trails winds through the park, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. The paths are suitable for all levels of walkers, from leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes. Along the way, informative signposts provide educational insights into the local ecosystem and its inhabitants.

Benfield Park also offers recreational facilities for families and outdoor enthusiasts. There is a designated picnic area with benches and tables, providing a perfect spot to enjoy a packed lunch amidst the tranquil surroundings. Additionally, a children's play area is available, complete with swings, slides, and climbing frames, ensuring younger visitors have an enjoyable visit.

Overall, Benfield Park in Herefordshire is a stunning woodland retreat, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its abundant wildlife, well-maintained trails, and recreational facilities, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and families alike.

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Benfield Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.0969/-2.9974962 or Grid Reference SO3144. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Arthur's Stone. Sandstone Dolmen above the Golden Valley.
Arthur's Stone.
Sandstone Dolmen above the Golden Valley.
Bredwardine Bridge over the Wye A Photographer's delight, even from the ground.
Bredwardine Bridge over the Wye
A Photographer's delight, even from the ground.
The Red Lion, Bredwardine The Red Lion stands on a road junction in Bredwardine.
The Red Lion, Bredwardine
The Red Lion stands on a road junction in Bredwardine.
Arthur's Stone The remains of a Neolithic chambered tomb. It is named after King Arthur but it pre-dates this legendary king by thousands of years.  It is thought to date from between 3,700BC and 2,700BC.  It is situated almost 1000ft up on top of a hill between Bredwardine and Dorstone.
Arthur's Stone
The remains of a Neolithic chambered tomb. It is named after King Arthur but it pre-dates this legendary king by thousands of years. It is thought to date from between 3,700BC and 2,700BC. It is situated almost 1000ft up on top of a hill between Bredwardine and Dorstone.
Hay Bluff and Black Mountains Silage stacked in the corner of a field on the side of Arthur's Stone Lane near Upper Barn above the village of Dorstone in the Golden Valley.  On the horizon is Hay Bluff and the Black Mountains.
Hay Bluff and Black Mountains
Silage stacked in the corner of a field on the side of Arthur's Stone Lane near Upper Barn above the village of Dorstone in the Golden Valley. On the horizon is Hay Bluff and the Black Mountains.
Dorstone Hill Dorstone Hill viewed from the footpath descending from Arthur's Stone to the village of Dorstone
Dorstone Hill
Dorstone Hill viewed from the footpath descending from Arthur's Stone to the village of Dorstone
Solar powered transmitter on Merbach Hill Radio mast on Merbach Hill with a solar panel to power it. Does anyone know who put this mast up and what it is for?
Solar powered transmitter on Merbach Hill
Radio mast on Merbach Hill with a solar panel to power it. Does anyone know who put this mast up and what it is for?
Merbach Hill Sheep grazing on Merbach Hill.  This is a view to the east, in the distance is the line of the Malvern Hills, the boundary between Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Merbach Hill
Sheep grazing on Merbach Hill. This is a view to the east, in the distance is the line of the Malvern Hills, the boundary between Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Bredwardine Church Bredwardine church is dedicated to St Andrew. The Georgian tower dates from 1790.  The Rev. Francis Kilvert, the famous Victoria diarist was vicar here from November 1877, until his untimely death aged 38, on 23 September 1879.
Bredwardine Church
Bredwardine church is dedicated to St Andrew. The Georgian tower dates from 1790. The Rev. Francis Kilvert, the famous Victoria diarist was vicar here from November 1877, until his untimely death aged 38, on 23 September 1879.
On Bredwardine Hill
On Bredwardine Hill
Bredwardine Bridge The 18th century bridge over the Wye.
Bredwardine Bridge
The 18th century bridge over the Wye.
River Wye
River Wye
Gateway and country lane near Bredwardine
Gateway and country lane near Bredwardine
Herefordshire Countryside Westonhill Wood in the background on the slopes of Merbach Hill.
Herefordshire Countryside
Westonhill Wood in the background on the slopes of Merbach Hill.
Arthur's Stone A sandstone dolmen on Dorstone Hill looking towards Cussop.
Arthur's Stone
A sandstone dolmen on Dorstone Hill looking towards Cussop.
New Weston Farm, Bredwardine Original building 17th century, probably timber-framed; encased in stone rubble in 18th century; enlarged and heightened in the 19th century. Still a working farmhouse.
New Weston Farm, Bredwardine
Original building 17th century, probably timber-framed; encased in stone rubble in 18th century; enlarged and heightened in the 19th century. Still a working farmhouse.
Sheep in the pasture At the end of this field the River Wye in flood meanders away into the distance.
Sheep in the pasture
At the end of this field the River Wye in flood meanders away into the distance.
River Wye Flowing from left to right, the river is barely within its banks in this view across sheep pasture.
River Wye
Flowing from left to right, the river is barely within its banks in this view across sheep pasture.
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Benfield Park is located at Grid Ref: SO3144 (Lat: 52.0969, Lng: -2.9974962)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.0969,-2.9974962
Bredwardine Hil
Ele: 282
Natural: peak
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 52.0950442/-2.9972684
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0925232/-2.9969072
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