Longtown
Built-up area in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.005, -2.962 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 38 68 |
| Population: | 3,000 |
| Dialling code: | 01461 (Gretna) |
Longtown in historic Cumberland, England is a small border settlement set in rolling farmland close to the frontier with Scotland. Perched by the River Esk and surrounded by pasture and woodland, it acts as a quiet rural hub within easy reach of Carlisle, popular with walkers and anyone looking for low-key countryside scenery.
The town has a tangible sense of history - the ruins of the 12th‑century Longtown Castle dominate the village and the area carries strong Borderlands associations from medieval times. Today the local economy is largely agricultural with a handful of small businesses, and the community remains close-knit, with village events and agricultural shows keeping local traditions alive.
Postcode districts covering Longtown
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Kirkandrews Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Arthuret Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Blackbank Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Westlinton Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Kirklinton Middle Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Rockcliffe Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Gretna Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Harker Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Scaleby Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Hethersgill Parish 5 miles8.1 km
- Houghton and Irthington Ward 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Cargo Built-up area 5.6 miles9 km
Example postcodes in Longtown
CA6 5NP, CA6 5NT, CA6 5SD, CA6 5UU, CA6 5PS, CA6 5FE, CA6 5UA, CA6 5XF, CA6 5TF … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 50.4 miles81 km
- Edinburgh Airport 67.3 miles108.3 km
- Gretna Green Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Carlisle Railway Station 7.9 miles12.8 km
Hotels near Longtown Ad
- Smiths at Gretna Green 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Gretna Hall Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Gretna Chase Hotel 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Hunters Lodge Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Solway Lodge Hotel 3 4 miles6.4 km
- The Sally 5 8.1 miles13 km
- The Fleece at Ruleholme 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Cumbria Park Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Mill Forge 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
Schools in Longtown
- Longtown Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brunton Park Stadium 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 10 miles16.1 km
- Birrens Archaeological site 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Galabank Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Mount Annan Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Tundergarth Estate 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Hoddam Castle Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Kinmount House Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Larriston Fells Hill 18.7 miles30.1 km