Welcome to Longhope

Longhope is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on the western edge of the Forest of Dean and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Longhope is known for its beautiful scenery, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Longhope is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features a stunning stained glass window. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another historic building in Longhope is the Old School House, which was built in the 19th century and is now a private residence.

Longhope is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, post office, and pub. The village shop is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of groceries, household items, and gifts. The post office is also a vital part of the community, providing essential services such as mail delivery and banking. The village pub, The Farmer's Boy, is a popular spot for locals to gather and enjoy a pint or a meal. Overall, Longhope is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hope Brook C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Severn	Church Road Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0LL 01452830558 School Website
Dene Magna School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Brady	Abenhall Road Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0DU 01594542370 School Website
Huntley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Curtis	Ross Road Huntley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3EX 01452830510 School Website
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Oshun	Hawker Hill Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0BS 01594542240 School Website
Lea C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diana Atkinson	Lea Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JY 01989750296 School Website
Drybrook Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Henesey	Drybrook Road Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JF 1594542448 School Website
The Forest High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Alan Dane	Causeway Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2AZ 01594822257 School Website
Steam Mills Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mel Davis	Steam Mills Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3JD 01594822567 School Website
Forest View Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Lyons	Latimer Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2QA 01594822241 School Website
Westbury On Severn Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Anna-Mai Armstrong	The Village Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1PA 01452760303 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 9.15 Miles

Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 11.09 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 11.24 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 11.30 Miles

Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 12.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Keith's Kars 01452 830213 Main Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3DZ 2.10 Miles
Bentley Chauffeur Drive 01989 750140 Wharton Lodge, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JX 3.22 Miles
Quicksilver Cars Ltd 01452 529973 The Firs The Village, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1PA 3.40 Miles
Satellite Cars 01594 826398 59 Oak Way, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3PG 3.40 Miles
Crystal Travel 01594 824846 3A Heywood Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2PL 3.59 Miles
Ben Taxi 01594 410070 54 The Keelings, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2NG 3.81 Miles
A1 Taxi And Courier Service 07764 202205 52 Church Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2EA 4.02 Miles
Kc Cars 01594 823020 6 Office Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2HZ 4.21 Miles
Leadon Vale Taxis 01531 822465 Culver Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1DB 4.67 Miles
Tramway Private Hire 01594 822238 A/18 Tramway Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AY 5.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Longhope Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Plough Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yew Tree Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longhope Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopeswood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little London Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dursley Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinders Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
May Hill Old Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastern Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abenhall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Advantage Business Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blaisdon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mitcheldean Surgery 01594 542270	Mitcheldean Surgery Brook Street Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0AU
Drybrook Surgery 01594 542239	The Surgery Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JE
Cinderford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Health Centre Dockham Road Cinderford GL14 2AN
Cinderford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Health Centre Dockham Road Cinderford GL14 2AN
The Surgery Westbury On Severn	The Surgery Rodley Road Westbury-On-Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1PF

Local Stores

Mitcheldean
High Street
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0HN
01594 542328
Store Website
1.60 miles

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SPAR - Newent
1 Broad Street
Newent
GL18 1AQ
01531 820217
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bristol Veterinary Centre T/A Vets Barn
Harts Barn Farm Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0QD 01452 830086 longhope@vetsbarn.co.uk Website 0.68 miles
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Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2PL 01594 826688 forest@petsbarn.co.uk Website 3.57 miles

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Carrot Tops Mobile Surgery For Pets
50B Railway Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3HL 01594 824 765 enquiries@carrottopsmobilesurgery.co.uk Website 4.74 miles
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Millpark Veterinary Centre
Cleeve Mill Business Park Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1AZ 01531 820258 millparkvetsnewent@yahoo.co.uk Website 5.15 miles
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Chaseview Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Hildersley Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7NJ 01989 562251 info@chaseviewvets.co.uk Website 5.86 miles
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Vine Tree Vets
Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5RS 01989 564687 reception@vinetreevets.co.uk 6.33 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bracelands To Symonds Yat
This 6 Mile Walk Has A Number Of Possible Start Points. We Started At The Bracelands Campsite Entrance (Grid Ref So561130) Where There Is Parking For Those Not Straying At The Site. An Alternative Start Is The Symonds Yat Car Park.Although The Stretch Along The "Wye Valley Walk" Is Flat, There Is A Steep Climb To The Symonds Yat View Point And Steady Climb Back To Bracelands. There Are Stunning Views Of The River Wye, Evidence Of Wild Boar In The Woods And Varied Woodland. 2 Braceland Cottages Braceland Coleford GL16 7NP 8.82 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

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Haresfield Beacon
There Are Several Routes You Can Take Once At The Beacon. You Can Either Walk Across The Fields To The Viewing Point, This Walk Is Fairly Flat. You Can Also Walk In The Woods Which Has Several Paths To Take Ranging From A Short Easy Pace To A Longer Hilly Path. Haresfield Ln 9.37 miles Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take

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Edge Valley Of Gloucester
A Walk Through The Woods Along The Side Of A Spur In The Valley Of Gloucester. Established Tracks Available But Always Best To Create Your Own. Cotswold Way Stroud GL6 6PR 11.12 miles

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Painswick Beacon
Beautiful Walk With Stunning Views. You Do Need To Be Mindful Of The Golfers, Who Are Very Tolerant Of The Odd Dog Who Wants To Chase The Ball. Painswick Beacon Painswick 11.87 miles

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Coaley Peak
A Circular Dog Walk At Coaley Peak Viewpoint, Offering Fantastic Views At The Beginning Of The Walk. The Walk Starts At A Picnic Site, Ideal As A Start Or End-Point To This 3-Mile Walk. GL10 3TP 12.35 miles From Stroud, Take The B4066 Heading South. Go Through Selsley And Remain On The Road Until You See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Right To 'Picnic Area / Viewpoint / Nympsfield Long Barrow'.

Coaley Peak
Absolutely Beautiful For Those Of You Who Like Walking With A View, A Very Large Field Along From The Picnic Area Perfect For Them To Stretch Those Legs! Go Through The Gate, To The Point And You Will Feel Your On Top Of The World Weavers Cottage Coaley Peak Coaley Dursley GL11 5AU 12.75 miles

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