Orleton
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.306, -2.759 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 48 67 |
| Population: | 573 |
| Dialling code: | 01584 (Ludlow) |
Orleton is a small rural village and civil parish in north-west Herefordshire, close to the border with Shropshire and within easy reach of the market towns of Ludlow and Leominster. The parish sits among rolling farmland and hedged lanes, with a cluster of historic stone and timber-framed houses and a parish church with medieval features that hint at its long local history.
Local life is shaped by agriculture and small-scale rural enterprises, with many residents commuting to nearby towns for work while village activities centre on a village hall, occasional fêtes and community groups. The area’s quiet lanes and countryside appeal to walkers and those seeking a peaceful Herefordshire backwater with a strong sense of local identity.
Postcode districts covering Orleton
Most populated places nearby
- Worcester 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Hereford 17.4 miles28 km
- Kidderminster 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Great Malvern 23 miles37 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Bridgnorth 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Leominster 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Ludlow 4.8 miles7.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Orleton Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Richards Castle (Hereford) Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bircher Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Croft and Yarpole Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Yarpole Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Brimfield Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ashford Bowdler Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Elton Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Eye, Moreton and Ashton Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Luston Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Pipe Aston Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Orleton
SY8 4HD, SY8 4JR, SY8 4JJ, SY8 4HR, SY8 4HN, SY8 4JN, SY8 4EY, SY8 4HJ, SY8 4HT … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 43.9 miles70.6 km
- Bristol Airport 63.8 miles102.7 km
- Ludlow Railway Station 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Leominster Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
Hotels near Orleton Ad
- Riverside Inn, Aymestrey 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Town House Ludlow 4.6 miles7.3 km
- The Lion 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Clive Arms 5 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Feathers Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Bridge 7 miles11.2 km
- The Wheatsheaf Inn 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Fishmore Hall 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
Schools in Orleton
- Orleton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Easton Court Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Clee Hills Hill 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 16.2 miles26 km
- Witley Court Historic site 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Rotherwas Estate 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Clun Forest Forest 19.3 miles31 km