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 miles
- Arthuret Parish 2.1 miles
- Blackbank Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Westlinton Parish 3 miles
- Kirklinton Middle Parish 3.2 miles
- Rockcliffe Parish 3.5 miles
- Gretna Place 4.1 miles
- Harker Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Scaleby Parish 4.8 miles
- Hethersgill Parish 5 miles
- Houghton and Irthington Ward 5.3 miles
- Cargo Built-up area 5.6 miles
Example postcodes in Longtown
CA6 5XY, CA6 5XN, CA6 5UX, CA6 5NP, CA6 5PS, CA6 5PT, CA6 5NZ, CA6 5UB, CA6 5US … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 50.4 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 67.3 miles
- Gretna Green Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Carlisle Railway Station 7.9 miles
Hotels near Longtown Ad
- Solway Lodge Hotel 3 4 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74 3 4.8 miles
- Travelodge Carlisle Todhills 3 3.7 miles
- The Gretna Chase Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- Gretna Hall Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Smiths At Gretna Green Hotel 4 4.6 miles
- Premier Inn Carlisle M6 Jct44 3 5.3 miles
- Travelodge Carlisle Central 3 7.8 miles
- The Mill Forge Hotel 6.3 miles
- Cumbria Park Hotel 3 6.9 miles
Schools in Longtown
- Longtown Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brunton Park Stadium 7.8 miles
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 10 miles
- Birrens Archaeological site 11.6 miles
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 11.9 miles
- Galabank Stadium 11.9 miles
- Mount Annan Estate 12.1 miles
- Tundergarth Estate 13.8 miles
- Hoddam Castle Estate 14.2 miles
- Kinmount House Estate 15.4 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 15.4 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 16.8 miles
- Larriston Fells Hill 18.7 miles