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 miles27.4 km
- Cheltenham 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Worcester 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Hereford 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Stroud 22 miles35.5 km
- Great Malvern 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Tewkesbury 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Chepstow 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Dursley 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Abergavenny 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Bishop's Cleeve 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Churchdown 18.2 miles29.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Sollers Hope Parish 0.3 miles0.5 km
- How Caple Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Yatton Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Brockhampton Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Foy Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Woolhope Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Much Marcle Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Fownhope Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ballingham Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Brampton Abbotts Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Kempley Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Upton Bishop Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Old Gore
HR9 7QS, HR1 4SJ, HR9 7SS, HR9 7QW, HR1 4TZ, HR8 2PJ, HR1 4QS, HR1 4QY, HR1 4SY … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 42.2 miles67.8 km
- Birmingham International Airport 47.3 miles76.1 km
- Ledbury Railway Station 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Hereford Railway Station 8.2 miles13.2 km
Hotels near Old Gore Ad
- Alexander Park Resort 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Royal Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5 miles8 km
- The Kings Head Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- Three Choirs Vineyards 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury, Herefordshire 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Castle House Hotel 3 8 miles12.8 km
- The Talbot Inn 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Shepherds Gate at the Royal Oak Much Marcle 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Pilgrim Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Godwins 6.7 miles10.7 km
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 miles2.3 km
- Harewood Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Rotherwas Estate 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Forest of Dean Forest 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles25 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 17.6 miles28.3 km