Longtown
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.955, -2.963 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 33 28 |
| Population: | 2,064 |
| Dialling code: | 01981 (Wormbridge) |
Longtown is a small, gently undulating parish in Herefordshire, sitting not far from the border with Wales. The landscape is typical west-country countryside of mixed pasture, hedgerows and small woodlands, and the local economy remains largely agricultural with small farms, a scattering of traditional stone and brick houses, and links to nearby market towns for services.
Community life tends to centre on the village hall and parish church, and the area carries a quiet borderland character shaped by centuries of rural history; walkers and cyclists appreciate the peaceful lanes and views, while local events and small-scale heritage features reflect a strong village identity rather than any large-scale industry or tourism.
Postcode districts covering Longtown
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 12.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 21.5 miles
- Cwmbrân 21.4 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 22.8 miles
- Pontypool 18.2 miles
- Ebbw Vale 16.3 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 16 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 16.4 miles
- Risca 24.3 miles
- Risca East 24.4 miles
- Risca West 24.7 miles
- Gelligaer 23.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Golden Valley South Ward 1.4 miles
- Dulas Parish 2 miles
- Rowlstone Parish 2.4 miles
- Newton Parish 2.4 miles
- Llanveynoe Parish 2.7 miles
- Walterstone Parish 2.8 miles
- Ewyas Harold Parish 2.9 miles
- Bacton Parish 2.9 miles
- Llancillo Parish 3 miles
- Crucorney Ward 3 miles
- St. Margarets Parish 3.3 miles
- Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Longtown
HR2 0DY, HR2 0LT, HR2 0HN, HR2 0JN, HR2 0LQ, HR2 0NY, HR2 0LN, HR2 0PF, HR2 0LE … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 40.9 miles
- Cardiff Airport 41.9 miles
- Abergavenny Railway Station 9.8 miles
- Hereford Railway Station 13.1 miles
Hotels near Longtown Ad
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 10 miles
- The Manor Hotel 3 9.9 miles
- The Kings Head Hotel 4 9.5 miles
Schools in Longtown
- Longtown Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 3.1 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 6.6 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.8 miles
- Harewood Estate 11.9 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 12 miles
- Edgar Street Stadium 12.7 miles
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 12.9 miles
- Rotherwas Estate 13.1 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 13.7 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 17.8 miles
- Hoar Wood Forest 18.1 miles
- Old Park wood Forest 18.6 miles