For SaleLand in Craswall, Herefordshire, HR2£2,260,000

A rare opportunity to acquire a dramatic expanse of upland grazing and grassland in an iconic landscape within Herefordshire’s Black Mountains and Golden valley | About 2,278.91 acres (922.24 ha) as a whole (available in 3 lots) A significant part of the land forms part of the iconic Black Mountains Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a stretch known as Black Hill and Cat’s Back, named for the distinctive shape of the Black Hill’s ridge. Additional land is located at Cefn Hill and Vagar Hill, two hills lying between the Wye Valley and the Black Mountains. All the land is designated as open access land under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. Potential purchasers are urged to review these designations as they may impact upon their future intended use. The land represents an increasingly rare opportunity to engage in potential natural capital projects and biodiversity enhancement within a protected and nationally significant setting. Land at Black Hill (Cat’s Back) (Lot 1) - Set within the dramatic landscape of the Black Mountains, the land at Black Hill offers an expansivearea of moorland extending to approximately 1,841 acres (745.32 ha). Rising to 640 metres at its peak, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an iconic landscape, celebrated both for its natural beauty and ecological value. At the heart of the land is Black Hill, with a narrow ridge and distinctive calcrete formations is locally known as the Cat’s Back and runs north to south, offering one of the most striking topographic features in the region. The ridge is a popular and well-known walking route, commanding extraordinary views over the Golden Valley, the Wye Valley, and the Brecon Beacons. Lot 1 comprises open moorland, steep escarpments, and speciesrich valleys, forming part of the Black Mountains Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), designated for its biodiversity, flora and fauna, and habitat significance. The land at Black Hill represents an increasingly rare opportunity to engage in natural capital projects and biodiversity enhancement within a protected and nationally significant setting. Lot 1 is registered under the Commons Registration Act 1965 (reference CL44). Land at Cefn Hill (Lot 2) - The land at Cefn Hill extends to approximately 319.13 acres (129.15 ha) and comprises high open moorland which rises to approximately 486 meters at its highest point with views across to Hay Bluff. The land at Cefn Hill is registered under the Commons Registration Act 1965 (reference CL133). Land at Vagar Hill (Lot 3)- The land at Vagar Hill extends to approximately 118.07 acres (47.78 ha) and comprises open moorland, rising to some 434 meters above sea level with superb views across the neighbouring valley. Access is taken from the road running adjacent to part of the southern boundary. The land at Vagar Hill is registered under the Commons Registration Act 1965 (reference CL155). Situation The land holdings are situated within part of the Black Mountains and Golden Valley area and lies within the south-west corner of Herefordshire, known for its gently rolling countryside and picturesque scenery. All the land blocks are located within 2.5 miles of each other and approximately 22 miles from Hereford and approximately 16 miles from Abergavenny. The popular market town of Hay-on- Wye lies approximately 8 miles northwest.