Blakemere
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.062, -2.926 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 36 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01981 (Wormbridge) |
The small rural parish of Blakemere sits in the agricultural landscape of Herefordshire in England. It is characterised by rolling fields, hedgerows and mixed farmland, with a scattering of farmsteads and traditional cottages; quiet country lanes and public footpaths make it a pleasant spot for walkers and those wanting a rural retreat.
Like many Herefordshire parishes, its history is visible in old field patterns and farm buildings and the local economy remains rooted in arable and livestock farming, orchards and small-scale rural enterprises. Community life is typically centred on parish events and village facilities, while the area attracts interest for its wildlife, hedgerow flora and local heritage.
Postcode districts covering Blakemere
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Ebbw Vale 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Ebbw Vale North 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Ebbw Vale South 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Brynmawr 21 miles33.9 km
- Tredegar 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Abergavenny 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Cinderford 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Abertillery 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Leominster 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Ross-on-Wye 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Ludlow 23.1 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Tyberton Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Preston on Wye Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Moccas Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Brobury with Monnington on Wye Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Byford Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Vowchurch Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Peterchurch Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Staunton on Wye Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Turnastone Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Mansell Gamage Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Dorstone Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bridge Sollers Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Blakemere
HR2 9PZ, HR2 9PY, HR2 9JY, HR2 9JZ, HR2 9PX
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 47.8 miles76.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 49.3 miles79.4 km
- Hereford Railway Station 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Leominster Railway Station 14 miles22.5 km
Hotels near Blakemere Ad
- Castle House Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Swan at Hay Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Green Dragon Hotel 8.9 miles14.3 km
Local points of interest
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 8.9 miles14.2 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Rotherwas Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Harewood Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 18 miles29 km