Old Gore
Ward in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.985, -2.561 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 61 31 |
| Dialling code: | 01989 (Ross-on-Wye) |
Old Gore is a largely rural ward in Herefordshire, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows, cider orchards and scattered villages and hamlets. The landscape is typical of the county, with historic stone farmhouses and parish churches lining narrow lanes, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a quiet countryside life.
Economically and socially the area remains rooted in agriculture, small local businesses and community institutions such as village halls and pubs, while many residents commute to nearby market towns like Hereford or Ross-on-Wye. Its location gives ready access to scenic areas such as the Wye Valley and the fringes of the Forest of Dean, which add to its appeal for tourism and outdoor recreation.
Postcode districts covering Old Gore
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 17 miles
- Cheltenham 21.3 miles
- Worcester 20.9 miles
- Hereford 8.1 miles
- Stroud 22 miles
- Great Malvern 13.5 miles
- Tewkesbury 17.7 miles
- Chepstow 24.9 miles
- Dursley 22.7 miles
- Abergavenny 22.5 miles
- Bishop's Cleeve 21.6 miles
- Churchdown 18.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Sollers Hope Parish 0.3 miles
- How Caple Parish 0.8 miles
- Yatton Parish 1.4 miles
- Brockhampton Parish 1.8 miles
- Foy Parish 1.9 miles
- Woolhope Parish 2.3 miles
- Much Marcle Parish 2.3 miles
- Fownhope Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Ballingham Parish 2.9 miles
- Brampton Abbotts Parish 3.4 miles
- Kempley Parish 3.6 miles
- Upton Bishop Parish 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Old Gore
HR1 4RH, HR8 2NF, HR9 7RF, HR1 4TU, HR1 4QJ, HR9 7QL, HR1 4SP, HR1 4TD, HR8 2NS … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 42.2 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 47.3 miles
- Ledbury Railway Station 7.1 miles
- Hereford Railway Station 8.2 miles
Hotels in Old Gore Ad
Schools in Old Gore
- King's Caple Primary Academy Primary
- Much Marcle C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hoar Wood Forest 1.4 miles
- Harewood Estate 5.7 miles
- Rotherwas Estate 6.2 miles
- Edgar Street Stadium 8.5 miles
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 13.6 miles
- Forest of Dean Forest 13.9 miles
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 14.2 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.6 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 17.6 miles