Kington Rural
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.193, -3.041 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 28 55 |
| Population: | 2,626 |
| Dialling code: | 01544 (Kington) |
Kington Rural sits around the small market town of Kington in Herefordshire, England, lying close to the border with Powys in the Welsh Marches. The parish is largely rolling farmland and hedgerow-rich pasture, skirting the wooded slopes of Hergest Ridge and offering views towards the Radnor Hills, so it’s popular with walkers, birdwatchers and anyone seeking rural scenery.
Economically the area remains rooted in mixed farming and livestock, supplemented by small-scale tourism, holiday lets and local crafts; you’ll also find historic farmsteads, ancient lanes and field patterns that hint at a long agricultural past. Socially it feels like a cluster of tight-knit hamlets that use the amenities and markets of Kington, with active parish and volunteer groups keeping footpaths, village halls and community events alive.
Postcode districts covering Kington Rural
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Newtown 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Leominster 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Ludlow 18.5 miles29.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Kington Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bredward Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Lower Harpton Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Lyonshall Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Huntington Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Knill Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Titley Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Eardisley Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Almeley Parish 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Castle Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Brilley Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Old Radnor Parish 4.6 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Kington Rural
HR5 3EW, HR5 3RH, HR5 3SF, HR5 3EX, HR5 3NQ, HR5 3HH, HR5 3NG, HR5 3ER, HR5 3NF … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 56.5 miles91 km
- Birmingham International Airport 57.5 miles92.5 km
- Knighton Railway Station 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Dolau Railway Station 11.8 miles18.9 km
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Local points of interest
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 12 miles19.4 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 16 miles25.7 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Rotherwas Estate 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Easton Court Estate 19.2 miles31 km
- Clun Forest Forest 19.3 miles31 km