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getting to Herefordshire

Herefordshire is located to the south west of Birmingham, sandwiched between the Welsh border to the west and Worcestershire on the east. There are many ways to travel into and around the county including both public transport and by car.

• By Car - The M5, M50 and nearby M4 motorways provide quick and easy access to the UK. London is about a three-hour drive away and you can be at Birmingham Airport in about an hour and a half.
• By Rail - Railway stations at Hereford , Leominster and Ledbury provide regular services to all major cities in the UK, and London can be reached in just over two hours by high speed train.
• By Air - The nearest major International airport is Birmingham (BHX), with daily flights from most parts of the world, but a greater choice of arrivals and departures is available from Heathrow Airport which is 30 miles west of London, just of the M4 motorway.
• By Coach - National Express Coaches operate a coach travel service throughout the UK. They have a comprehensive network of pick-up and drop-off locations across the country and these include Hereford, Ledbury and Ross-On-Wye.

Parking in Herefordshire

For general parking queries (other than appeals against Penalty Charge Notices), please contact Herefordshire Council on Telephone Number: 01432 260974.
For the latest information, including car park locations, available spaces and fees, you should visit the Parking section of the Herefordshire Council Website.

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parking fines

If you have received a Penalty Charge Notice, or would like to know more about Parking Enforcement you should visit the Parking enforcement section of the Herefordshire Council Website
This section includes information such as;

• how do you pay a penalty charge
• what to do if you receive a notice
• what happens if you don't pay
• what if you think the penalty charge was wrongly issued

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streetworks

You can view the latest streetworks that are happening in the county by visiting the Streetworks section of the Herefordshire Council Website

• potholes;
• public conveniences;
• street lighting and
• the highways contact details

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rail services

For the latest information on trains running in the Herefordshire area, you should visit the Rail services section of the Herefordshire Council Website

Alternatively, for more national information, you could visit the National Rail Information website

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public transport information

The national website Public Transport Information gives you impartial information on planning your journey, by bus, coach or train... or any combination of the three.

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walking

Herefordshire has a superb network of paths with over 3,400 km or 2,113 miles of rights of way allowing you to explore to the very furthest reaches of the county and some of the most beautiful countryside in England. In recognition of the increase in the recreational use of paths, certain routes have been designated as 'promoted routes' and 'circular walks' by the council.

For details of these walks, bridleways, festivals and more, visit the Walking and Cycling section of Herefordshire Council's website.

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Think! Road Safety

A government website giving road safety advice and promoting safety campaigns
The Think! Road Safety website

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