Fownhope Herefordshire Map

About Fownhope

Fownhope, a village of enduring charm, lies cradled by the gentle slopes of the Wye Valley. It lies 8.7 km south-east of Hereford (from Hereford: bearing 128°T, OS grid SO 577 345), and is situated east-south-east of Holme Lacy village. The very air in Fownhope seems to hold a quiet luminescence, particularly as the afternoon sun slants across the ancient orchard trees that dot the landscape, their branches heavy with promise. Dominating the village skyline is the venerable St. Mary's Church, its stone weathered by centuries of Herefordshire winds, a silent sentinel watching over the clustered cottages and the village green where, on market days, the scent of fresh produce mingles with the earthy aroma of the surrounding fields. The River Wye, a ribbon of liquid silver, flows nearby, its presence a constant murmur that underpins the tranquil character of Fownhope, shaping the lives and lore of those who call this place home.

About This Fownhope Map Page

Explore Fownhope, Herefordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.008080, -2.616869. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.