Longtown
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.955, -2.963 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles20.5 km
- Cwmbran Central 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Cwmbrân 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Pontypool 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Ebbw Vale 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Ebbw Vale North 16 miles25.7 km
- Ebbw Vale South 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Risca 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Risca East 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Risca West 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Gelligaer 23.7 miles38.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Golden Valley South Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dulas Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Rowlstone Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Newton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Llanveynoe Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Walterstone Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ewyas Harold Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bacton Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Llancillo Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Crucorney Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- St. Margarets Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Longtown
HR2 0LN, HR2 0LD, HR2 0ED, HR2 0LS, HR2 0LP, HR2 0LY, HR2 0LW, HR2 0DY, HR2 0LH … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 40.9 miles65.8 km
- Cardiff Airport 41.9 miles67.4 km
- Abergavenny Railway Station 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Hereford Railway Station 13.1 miles21.1 km
Hotels near Longtown Ad
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 10 miles16 km
- The Manor Hotel 3 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Kings Head Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
Schools in Longtown
- Longtown Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 3.1 miles5 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Harewood Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 12 miles19.4 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Rotherwas Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 13.7 miles22 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Old Park wood Forest 18.6 miles30 km