Welcome to Whitney on Wye

Whitney-on-Wye is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wye, which is a popular spot for fishing and canoeing. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The village has a population of around 300 people and is a close-knit community.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once an important trading post, with goods being transported along the River Wye. The village also played a role in the English Civil War, with a battle taking place nearby in 1645. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place, with a number of historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

Whitney-on-Wye is a popular destination for tourists, with many visitors coming to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The village is home to a number of bed and breakfasts, as well as a pub and a village shop. The village is also a popular spot for walkers and cyclists, with a number of trails and routes passing through the area. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Whitney-on-Wye is a great place to visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Clifford Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Sarah Scourfield	Clifford Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5HA 01497831202 School Website
Eardisley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bridget Knight	Eardisley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6NS 01544327262 School Website
Almeley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Maund	Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LH 01544327267 School Website
Kington Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Bretherton	Mill Street Kington Herefordshire HR5 3AL 01544230363 School Website
Lady Hawkins School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Jennings	Park View Kington Herefordshire HR5 3AR 01544230441 School Website
Staunton On Wye Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Davies	School Lane Staunton-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7LT 01981500331 School Website
Peterchurch Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nia Powell	Peterchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RP 01981550230 School Website
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Crocker	Michaelchurch Escley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0PT 01981510208 School Website
Fairfield High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Gaston	Peterchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0SG 01981550231 School Website
Weobley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Stephen Warrell	Burton Wood Weobley Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8ST 01544318273 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dolau Station Road, Dolau, Powys, LD1 5TG 14.66 Miles

Pen-Y-Bont Station Road, Llandrindod Wells, Pen-Y-Bont, Powys, LD1 6RE 15.42 Miles

Knighton Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT 15.56 Miles

Builth Road Llechrhyd Terrace, Near Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3PY 15.63 Miles

Llandrindod Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5BB 15.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taxi Us Transfers 07760 456324 Gypsy Castle/Hay On Wye, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG 5.87 Miles
Radnor And Kington Taxies 01547 560205 Bridge Street, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3DL 5.99 Miles
Radnor And Kington Taxies 01547 560205 Lower House, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2SA 9.27 Miles
Garrods Taxis 01544 267220 Broad St, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AF 11.00 Miles
Evans Taxis 01874 711402 Journeys End, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0PH 11.23 Miles
Access Taxis 01544 267739 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH 12.25 Miles
Better Travel 07813 255991 10 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH 12.25 Miles
Ultimate Chauffeurs Ltd 01432 760081 37 Leasown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7SA 12.94 Miles
Jenkins Chauffeur Hire 01432 351980 2 Huntington Court Cottages, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7RA 13.78 Miles
Woods Taxis 01982 552709 30 Oaklands, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3ER 14.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Whitney-On-Wye No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
School House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:08:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Millhalf No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Little Merthyr No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Pound Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Old School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Woodseaves No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Winforton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priory Wood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Rhydspence No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Clifford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Clifford School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Brilley Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Lower Welson No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Great Oak No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kington Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Eardisley Road Kington HR5 3EA
Kington Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Eardisley Road Kington HR5 3EA
Kington Medical Practice 01544 230302	The Surgery Eardisley Road Kington Herefordshire HR5 3EA
The Staunton-On-Wye Surgery 01981 500227	Staunton On Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7LT
Peterchurch Surgery 01981 550322	Closure Place Peterchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RS

Local Stores

Hay-On-Wye
Newport Street
Hay-On-Wye
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR3 5BZ
01497 820815
Store Website
3.62 miles

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SPAR - Whitney on Wye
Regent Garage
Whitney on Wye
HR3 6EH
01497831585
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hay Veterinary Group Llp
Greenfields Forest Road Hay-On-Wye Herefordshire HR3 5FA 01497 820863 contact@hayvets.co.uk Website 4.24 miles
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Arrowfield Veterinary Practice Ltd
Butt'S Meadow Hatton Gardens Kington Herefordshire HR5 3DD 01544 230567 admin@arrowfieldvets.co.uk Website 6.26 miles
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Hay Veterinary Group Talgarth
Hay Road Talgarth Brecon Powys LD3 0DG 01874 713111 contact@hayvets.co.uk Website 10.90 miles

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Black Mountains Farm Service
Unit 4A Trefecca Road Talgarth Powys LD3 0PQ Website 11.19 miles

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Mortimer Equine Vets Ltd
The Hay Barn Lynch Court Erdisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9AR 07979 220721 rowena@mortimerequinevets.co.uk 11.24 miles

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Wye Valley Vets Ltd
Beech Business Park Tillington Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9QJ 01432 344338 chrisdixonvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 13.98 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Queens Wood
Good Paths Flat In Parts Some Hills, Cafe And Toilets On Site. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Leominster Lancashire 14.97 miles Queens Wood Off A49

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Queens Wood Leominster
A Nice Walk For Both Kids And Dogs. Different Routes To Take With A View Point Connecting A Few Routes Together. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Lancashire 14.97 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

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Vinnalls Loop Mortimers Forest
This Trail Ascends To The Summit Of The High Vinnalls Giving Panoramic Views In All Directions And Then Passes Through A Variety Of Timber Crops And Open Deer Lawns. Wigmore Rd Ludlow Lancashire SY8 2HG 19.42 miles

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Black Pool Loop Trail 24?Km (15?Miles)
Black Pool Loop Trail 2.4?Km (1.5?Miles) Archaeological Features In This Area Include Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks) Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. B4361 Lancashire 20.71 miles

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Llanfoist
Walk Along Old Railway Line And Canal Merthyr Rd Gwent Llanfoist Abergavenny NP7 9LR 21.17 miles

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Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. Lancashire SY8 2HD 21.74 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

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