The key characteristics of the Herefordshire Lowlands are:

100. Herefordshire Lowlands

The key characteristics of the Herefordshire Lowlands are:

• Wide river valleys.

• Intensive arable farming with low hedges.

• Undulating valley sides.

• Steep wooded hills.

• Frequent orchards and hop yards.

• Historic parks.

• Old Red Sandstone and timber-framed buildings.

• Large farmsteads and frequent hamlets.

For further details on this character area and for an introduction to the region, please see the PDF documents in the box at the top right hand side of this page.