Ballingham Wood

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Ballingham Wood

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 Wood is a picturesque forest located in Herefordshire, England. Covering an expansive area, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is nestled within the rural countryside, offering a tranquil and serene environment for visitors to explore.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a rich and vibrant canopy during the summer months. This dense foliage provides a habitat for numerous species of birds, such as woodpeckers and owls, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Traversing through Ballingham Wood, visitors can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that meander through the forest. These trails cater to various fitness levels and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Along the way, visitors may encounter charming streams and small ponds, adding to the wood's scenic charm.

Ballingham Wood also holds historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and burial sites dating back to the Iron Age. Archaeological enthusiasts can explore these sites and gain insight into the area's rich cultural past.

The wood is easily accessible, located just a short distance from the village of Ballingham. It attracts a diverse range of visitors, including families, hikers, and nature lovers, who come to immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings and enjoy the abundance of natural beauty Ballingham Wood has to offer.

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Ballingham Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.989624/-2.6131059 or Grid Reference SO5732. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
St Mary's church, Fownhope, from the lych-gate
St Mary's church, Fownhope, from the lych-gate
Fownhope: The Green Man
Fownhope: The Green Man
Fownhope from Common Hill
Fownhope from Common Hill
The Wye Valley from Capler Wood Teepees in the fields
The Wye Valley from Capler Wood
Teepees in the fields
View towards Fownhope village A postie is having a quiet skive here hidden from the road and village by the sports centre. When I say quiet skive I mean carefully planning out his itinerary, re-prioritising his morning, taking a well earned allocated break, responding to customer needs, communicating with colleagues on a matter of urgency etc.
View towards Fownhope village
A postie is having a quiet skive here hidden from the road and village by the sports centre. When I say quiet skive I mean carefully planning out his itinerary, re-prioritising his morning, taking a well earned allocated break, responding to customer needs, communicating with colleagues on a matter of urgency etc.
Tump Farm I assume the obvious reason for its name.
Tump Farm
I assume the obvious reason for its name.
Cottage garden A nice arched gate onto this property.
Cottage garden
A nice arched gate onto this property.
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!
Show me another place!

Ballingham Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO5732 (Lat: 51.989624, Lng: -2.6131059)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Located within 500m of 51.989624,-2.6131059
Ballingham Hill
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Lat/Long: 51.9889985/-2.6150583
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