Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas
Built-up area in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.949, -2.884 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 39 28 |
| Population: | 1,007 |
| Dialling code: | 01981 (Wormbridge) |
The small village of Ewyas Harold in Herefordshire, England sits in the rolling countryside of the Golden Valley. It is notable for medieval earthworks from a motte‑and‑bailey castle and an old parish church with Norman features, a reminder of its role on the old Welsh Marches; today it is a quiet agricultural community with a handful of local businesses and modest heritage tourism from walkers and history enthusiasts.
A few miles to the east, Pontrilas lies beside the River Dore and close to the Welsh border, having grown in significance with 19th‑century transport links that helped local industry. It remains largely rural - farms, a village pub and some light commercial activity - while serving commuters and visitors exploring the surrounding valleys.
Postcode districts covering Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 10.4 miles
- Cwmbran Central 21.8 miles
- Cwmbrân 21.7 miles
- Pontypool 18.7 miles
- Ebbw Vale 18.4 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 18.1 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 18.5 miles
- Risca 25 miles
- Risca East 24.9 miles
- Chepstow 23.6 miles
- Blackwood 23.6 miles
- Brynmawr 16.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ewyas Harold Parish 0.6 miles
- Pontrilas Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Rowlstone Parish 1.4 miles
- Kentchurch Parish 1.7 miles
- Dulas Parish 2 miles
- Kilpeck Parish 2.7 miles
- Abbey Dore Parish 3 miles
- Bacton Parish 3 miles
- Llancillo Parish 3.2 miles
- Longtown Parish 3.4 miles
- Golden Valley South Ward 3.4 miles
- Crucorney Ward 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas
HR2 0HY, HR2 0ES, HR1 9EW, HR2 0EW, HR2 0HQ, HR2 0ER, HR2 0EQ, HR2 0JL, HR1 9NY … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 39.8 miles
- Cardiff Airport 42.9 miles
- Abergavenny Railway Station 10.6 miles
- Hereford Railway Station 10.8 miles
Hotels near Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas Ad
- The Temple Bar Inn 0.5 miles
- Pilgrim Hotel 3 6.8 miles
Schools in Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas
- Ewyas Harold Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 1.4 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8 miles
- Harewood Estate 8.5 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 10 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 10 miles
- Rotherwas Estate 10.3 miles
- Edgar Street Stadium 10.5 miles
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles
- Hoar Wood Forest 14.9 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 15 miles
- Old Park wood Forest 16.5 miles
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 16.5 miles