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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Mid Wales

Michaelchurch Escley

In or near Vowchurch.

Michaelchurch Escley — a village in wales mid.

Lychgate at St. Michael's church (Michaelchurch Escley) - geograph.org.uk - 7083574

Fabian Musto — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Black Mountains SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Michaelchurch Escley is a village located in Mid Wales, within the parish of the same name. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Black Mountains and the River Wye. The area is notable for its natural landscapes and biodiversity, attracting those interested in ecology and outdoor activities. The village serves as a point of interest for visitors exploring the surrounding countryside.

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Coordinates
52.0018, -2.9977
Parish
Michaelchurch Escley
Postcode
HR2 0JS
Parliamentary constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

St Michaels Church Michaelchurch Escley - geograph.org.uk - 4330025📷 5

Castles · Mid Wales

Welsh Marches

Welsh Marches — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Drive to Michaelchurch Court - geograph.org.uk - 2718247📷 3

Historic bridges · Mid Wales

Bridge Over Escley Brook About 800 Yards East Of Michaelchurch Court

Bridge Over Escley Brook About 800 Yards East Of Michaelchurch Court — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Drive to Michaelchurch Court - geograph.org.uk - 2718247📷 3

Other places · Mid Wales

Ewyas Lacy Hundred

Ewyas Lacy Hundred in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Other places · Mid Wales

Michaelchurch Escley

Michaelchurch Escley in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

The main road that was - geograph.org.uk - 1189701📷 2

Castles · Mid Wales

Whitehouse Camp

Whitehouse Camp — scheduled monument-listed castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Upper House Farm ^ Spa direction sign, Craswall - geograph.org.uk - 7242785📷 4

Other places · Mid Wales

Craswall

Craswall in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Where to eat & stay near Michaelchurch Escley

Places to stay

Towards the Mill Restaurant, Poston Mill, Peterchurch - geograph.org.uk - 7465516📷 5

Campsites · Mid Wales

Poston Mill C.& C. Park

Poston Mill C.& C. Park — a campsite in wales mid.

Half Moon Hotel, 2024 - geograph.org.uk - 7952175📷 5

Campsites · South Wales

Vale of Ewyas campsite

Vale of Ewyas campsite — a campsite in wales south.

Modern stained glass window in St David's church at Llanthony - geograph.org.uk - 3101769📷 5

Hostels · South Wales

Camping Barn

Camping Barn — a hostel in wales south.

Tree stumps on a grassy bank, Llanthony, Monmouthshire - geograph.org.uk - 7303523📷 5

Campsites · South Wales

Court Farm

Court Farm — a campsite in wales south.

Memorial to Father Ignatius, Capel y Ffin - geograph.org.uk - 5444218📷 5

Campsites · Mid Wales

Grange Pony Trekking

Grange Pony Trekking — a campsite in wales south.

grangetrekking-wales.co.uk
Tree stumps on a grassy bank, Llanthony, Monmouthshire - geograph.org.uk - 7303523📷 5

Campsites · South Wales

Sue's

Sue's — a campsite in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

NNW along Hunthouse Lane, Clodock, Herefordshire - geograph.org.uk - 7215075📷 5

Historic pubs · South Wales

Cornewall Arms

Cornewall Arms in Wales South, United Kingdom.

cornewall-arms.edan.io
Skirrid Mountain Inn📷 5

Historic pubs · South Wales

Skirrid Mountain Inn

Skirrid Mountain Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Road bridge over the dismantled Hereford to Brecon Railway - geograph.org.uk - 3067613📷 5

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Masons Arms

Masons Arms in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

5-bar gate, Pengenffordd, Powys - geograph.org.uk - 7592545📷 4

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Pengenffordd

Pengenffordd in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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The Rhydspence Inn, Wye Valley - geograph.org.uk - 4001954📷 5

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

The Rhydspence Inn

The Rhydspence Inn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

The New Strand (Eardisley) - geograph.org.uk - 7985333📷 7

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

The Tram Inn

The Tram Inn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Pont-Robert

Pont-Robert — a village in wales north.

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Villages · Mid Wales

Melverley

Melverley — a village in wales north.

Cae Nant Glamping - geograph.org.uk - 7153237📷 5

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Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa — a village in wales north.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Michaelchurch Escley?
Michaelchurch Escley is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 0JS), in the parish of Michaelchurch Escley.
What is Michaelchurch Escley?
Michaelchurch Escley — a village in wales mid.
How do I get to Michaelchurch Escley?
Drivers can use postcode HR2 0JS.
Is Michaelchurch Escley a protected site?
Yes — Michaelchurch Escley is part of the Black Mountains SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Michaelchurch Escley?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 0JS. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.