Yarkhill is a village in Herefordshire, England located about 9 miles (14 km) from both Hereford and Ledbury.
The village is Anglo-Saxon in origin and is a much dispersed parish, with no definable nucleus, of approximately 145 homes spread over some 8 square miles (21 km2), comprising about 300 people. It borders the villages of Ashperton, Stoke Edith, Stretton Grandison, Tarrington and Weston Beggard. Yarkhill lies in the valley of the River Frome; in 811 the name of this settlement was Geardcylle, meaning enclosure with a kiln.
In 1066 it was held by a Knight of King Harold called Arkell and the present name of Yarkhill may have derived from that or from the Saxon word Yarcle meaning slope of the hill. The sister churches of Tarrington and Stoke Edith can be seen on the other side of the valley.
Yarkhill was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has been a farming community around the River Frome since that time. Yarkhill once had a school, but that has been converted into a village hall.
Top things to do in and around Yarkhill include:
Yarkhill is a key site for the ongoing restoration of the canal. The towpath provides a pleasant, gentle, and quiet walk with restored milestones to look out for.
Countryside Walking:
The area is surrounded by beautiful rural pastures and traditional orchards. You can explore a variety of scenic paths or nearby trails winding through the Herefordshire landscape.
Attractions and places to see around Yarkhill and surrounding areas:
Just a short drive west into Hereford (about 6-7 miles), you can visit this historic cathedral, which houses the famous medieval Mappa Mundi and the Chained Library. Click on link for other attractions.
Located just south of the village, this expansive ancient woodland offers short walking trails and is one of the premier spots in the UK for observing numerous butterfly species. Map of trails at Haugh Woods
Annual Parish Assembly Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting (APM) is separate meeting from a Parish Council meeting. It is an open public meeting at which electors may raise any matters they consider important to the parish or suggest items for future consideration by the Parish Council at its formal meetings.
The meeting is open to all parish electors, and an annual report will be presented by the Chairman of the Parish Council.
Annual Parish Meeting Draft Minutes 07.05.2026