Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Fownhope Park
In or near Ballingham.
Fownhope Park — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 7.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Fownhope Park is a named hill or mountain in wales mid, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cherry Hill Wood SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fownhope Park is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Fownhope (postcode HR1). It features significant natural designations, including the Cherry Hill Wood SSSI and the River Wye SSSI, as well as being part of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The park offers a range of outdoor activities amidst its diverse landscapes and protected habitats. Visitors can expect to engage with the area's natural beauty and ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0183, -2.6189
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Fownhope
- Postcode
- HR1 4NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 7.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611164 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cherry Hill Camp
Vineyards · 0.5 km
Nupend Wood
Wildlife reserves · 0.6 km
Lucksall Caravan and Camping Park
Campsites · 0.8 km
Fownhope
Villages · 1.1 km
The Tan House
B&Bs · 1.2 km
St Cuthbert's Church, Holme Lacy
Historic churches · 1.3 km
The Green Man
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Standing cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Hamme
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Tom Spring Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Mural of apples
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Mordiford
Villages · 1.7 km
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St Cuthbert's Church, Holme Lacy
St Cuthbert's Church, Holme Lacy — church in Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Fownhope Park
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Lucksall Caravan and Camping Park
Lucksall Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in wales mid.
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Camping and Caravanning Club Hereford site
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The Green Dragon
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Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Green Man
The Green Man — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
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The Crown And Anchor Inn
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fownhope Park?
- Fownhope Park is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 4NU), in the parish of Fownhope.
- What is Fownhope Park?
- Fownhope Park — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
- How do I get to Fownhope Park?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 4NU.
- Is Fownhope Park a protected site?
- Yes — Fownhope Park is part of the Cherry Hill Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Fownhope Park?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 4NU.