Welcome to Longridge

Longridge is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Cotswold Hills, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is a peaceful and tranquil place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village of Longridge has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. There are several historic buildings in the village, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church has a beautiful Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. There is also a 17th-century manor house in the village, which is now a private residence. Longridge is a charming village with a strong sense of community, and it is a great place to live or visit.

Longridge is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, as there are many scenic trails in the surrounding countryside. The Cotswold Way, a long-distance footpath that runs through the Cotswold Hills, passes through the village. There are also several other footpaths and bridleways in the area, which offer stunning views of the countryside. Longridge is a great place to explore the outdoors, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as cycling, horse riding, and fishing.

Local Schools

School	Details
Sheepscombe Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Dangerfield	Far End Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RL 01452813852 School Website
The Croft Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Gore	Churchill Way Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6RQ 01452812479 School Website
Bisley Blue Coat Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jonathan Preston	School Lane Bisley Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7BE 01452770251 School Website
Cranham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Scott	Cranham Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8HS 01452812660 School Website
Uplands Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Powell	Thompson Road Uplands Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 1TE 01453762409 School Website
Eastcombe Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Jones	Dr Crouch's Road Eastcombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7EA 01452770227 School Website
Thomas Keble School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Steven Shaw	Eastcombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7DY 01452770301 School Website
Whiteshill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Francis	Main Road Whiteshill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6AT 01453762949 School Website
Stroud Valley Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss D Sleep	Castle Street Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2HP 01453764400 School Website
St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Special Post 16 Institution Ages:18-25 Head Teacher Mrs Sheila Talwar	Stratford Lawn Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 4AP 1453763793 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 3.27 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 5.40 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 6.69 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 8.64 Miles

Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 9.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A La Carte 01452 813268 11 The Croft, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6QP 1.43 Miles
Senator Travel 01453 762079 Painswick Slad Farm, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7QB 1.55 Miles
A Cabs 01453 762003 5 Peghouse Cl, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1UP 2.50 Miles
Bcars Taxi Service 07809 862387 76 Bisley Old Rd, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1NB 2.93 Miles
Catch A Cab 07717 453349 40 Delmont Gr, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1UN 2.94 Miles
Cotswold And Stroud Airport Taxis 0845 519 1071 Lower Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6BZ 3.25 Miles
Five Star Taxis (Stroud) Ltd 01453 755511 5, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2AA 3.30 Miles
A And A Taxis 01453 767777 Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 3.33 Miles
Bygone Era Cars 07801 271056 2 Alstone Cottages, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8BD 3.33 Miles
David Pugh Private Hire And Taxi Services 07967 795096 1 Maple Stroud, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4DE 3.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Longridge Painswick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jacks Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheepscombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Vicarage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vicarage Street Painswick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Far End Sheepscombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knapp Lane Painswick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Painswick Town Hall Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Park Painswick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marys Painswick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Hands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gloucester Street Painswick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Slad Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hambutts Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stancombe Bisley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hoyland House 01452 812545	Hoyland House, Gyde Road Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6RD
Locking Hill Surgery 01453 764222	Locking Hill Surgery Locking Hill Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 1UY
Beeches Green Surgery 01453 763980	Stroud Health Centre Beeches Green Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 4BH
Five Valleys Medical Practice 01453 764696	Stroud Valley F.P Beeches Green H.C Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 4BH
Beeches Green Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beeches Green Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 4BH

Local Stores

Slad Road
16 Slad Road
Stroud
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 1QW
01453 757967
Store Website
3.02 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Tuffley
Euro Garages
Stroud Rd
Tuffley
Gloucester
GL4 0DA
01452 307984
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bowbridge Veterinary Group
Bowbridge Surgery Bowbridge Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2LA 01453 762350 Website 3.44 miles
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Lansdown Veterinary Services Ltd
Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital Wallbridge Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 3JD 01453 752555 enquiries@clockhousevets.co.uk Website 3.45 miles
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Waterlane Equine Vets
Fourways Waterlane Oakridge Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7PH 01452 770 268 waterlaneequine@gmail.com Website 3.59 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Five Valleys Veterinary Practice
130 Cainscross Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 4HN 01453 765304 michaels@aasvets.co.uk Website 3.68 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd Trading As Aas Vets Ltd.
20 Glevum Way Abbeydale Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 4BL 01452 300596 info@aasvets.co.uk Website 4.58 miles
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Woodlands Veterinary Clinic
Green Street Brockworth Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 4LS 01242 255133 Enquiries@woodlands-vets.co.uk Website 4.60 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.23 miles

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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 3.10 miles

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Rodborough Common
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Around Rodborough Common. It Is Located North Of Minchinhampton Common And Is Notified For Its Biological And Geological Importance. GL5 5BP 4.04 miles In The Cotswold Hills, South Of Stroud And North Of Minchinhampton Common. Just Off The A419 Swindon To Stroud Road.

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 4.49 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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Selsley Common
Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Different Paths To Take, The Cows Are Hilarious. Selsley Common 5.13 miles Plenty Of Free Parking

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Crickley Hill Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Over Grassland And Offering Some Wonderful Views, At Crickley Hill Country Park. GL4 8JY 5.35 miles Follow The A436 Toward Stow-On-The-Wold. After A Roundabout, Follow The Road Sign To Leckhampton/Ullenwood, Which Is An Immediate Left Turn. Then Take The Immediate Left Again, Which Is Signposted As Crickley Hill Country Park. The Car Park Is At The End Of This Track.

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