Orleton
Built-up area in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.302, -2.748 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 49 67 |
| Population: | 573 |
Orleton is a small village and civil parish in north Herefordshire, sitting close to the border with Shropshire and a few miles north of the market town of Leominster. It occupies a pleasant, gently rolling rural landscape of hedged lanes and small fields, with views that stretch towards the Shropshire Hills, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a quiet countryside setting.
Historically the village has medieval roots and retains a traditional feel in its architecture and community institutions; agriculture remains important to the local economy alongside small businesses and commuters to nearby towns. Village life revolves around the church and village hall, and Orleton is often appreciated for its close-knit social scene and the accessibility it offers to larger market towns while preserving a distinctly rural character.
Postcode districts covering Orleton
Most populated places nearby
- Worcester 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Hereford 17 miles27.4 km
- Kidderminster 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Great Malvern 22.5 miles36.1 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Bridgnorth 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Leominster 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Ludlow 4.9 miles7.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Bircher Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Richards Castle (Hereford) Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Brimfield Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Yarpole Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Croft and Yarpole Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Eye, Moreton and Ashton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ashford Bowdler Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Luston Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Ashford Carbonell Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Elton Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Ludlow South Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Orleton
SY8 4HX, SY8 4HT, SY8 4HD, SY8 4HB, SY8 4DW, SY8 4HE, SY8 4HU, SY8 4HR, SY8 4HN … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 43.5 miles70 km
- Bristol Airport 63.5 miles102.3 km
- Ludlow Railway Station 5 miles8 km
- Leominster Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
Hotels near Orleton Ad
- Riverside Inn, Aymestrey 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Town House Ludlow 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Lion 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Clive Arms 5 6 miles9.6 km
- The Bridge 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Feathers Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf Inn 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Fishmore Hall 3 5.4 miles8.6 km
Schools in Orleton
- Orleton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Easton Court Estate 5 miles8 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Clee Hills Hill 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Witley Court Historic site 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Rotherwas Estate 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Clun Forest Forest 19.8 miles31.9 km