Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.861, -2.626 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 56 18 |
The village and civil parish of Goodrich sits in south‑west Herefordshire on a dramatic bend of the River Wye, within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the wooded slopes of the Forest of Dean. Its steep river cliffs, riverside walks and network of footpaths make it a popular spot for walkers, canoeists and visitors enjoying views towards Ross-on-Wye and the surrounding countryside.
The parish is best known for the imposing ruins of Goodrich Castle, which dominate the village and draw heritage tourism; the local economy mixes agriculture with small hospitality businesses such as pubs, B&Bs and tearooms. Social life has a quiet, historic feel centred on the village church and community events, and the combination of striking scenery and layered history gives the place a distinctly rural yet well‑visited character.
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