Welcome to Lingen

Lingen is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated on the border of Wales and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its historic church, St. Michael and All Angels, which dates back to the 12th century. Lingen is also home to a popular pub, The Royal George, which serves traditional British food and local ales.

The village of Lingen has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The name Lingen is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hlinc," which means "hill." The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was once a thriving market town. Today, Lingen is a peaceful and picturesque village, with many visitors coming to enjoy the stunning scenery and tranquil atmosphere.

Lingen is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is also close to the Offa's Dyke Path, a long-distance footpath that follows the border between England and Wales. Lingen is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the English countryside. Whether you're looking for a relaxing weekend away or an active outdoor adventure, Lingen has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.8°C

Wind: 14.3 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
Wigmore Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Robert Patterson
Ford Street
Wigmore
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9UN
01568770333
School Website
Wigmore School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mr Robert Patterson
Ford Street
Wigmore
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9UW
01568770323
School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Anna Cook
Chapel Lawn Road
Bucknell
Shropshire
SY7 0AA
01547530264
School Website
Shobdon Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mary Freeman
Shobdon
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9LX
01568708386
School Website
Bedstone College
Other Independent School
Ages:4-18
Head Teacher
Mr Toby Mullins
Bedstone
Bucknell
Shropshire
SY7 0BG
1547530303
School Website
Leintwardine Endowed Ce Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Gorry
Watling Street
Leintwardine
Craven Arms
Herefordshire
SY7 0LL
01547540641
School Website
Lucton School
Other Independent School
Head Teacher
Mr David Bicker-Caarten
Lucton
Leominster
Leominster
HR6 9PN
1568782000
School Website
Pembridge C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Robert Hollis
Bearwood Lane
Pembridge
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9EA
01544388366
School Website
Kingsland C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Stewart Debenham
Kingsland
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9QN
01568708436
School Website
Clunbury C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Anna Cook
Clunbury
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 0HE
01588660207
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bucknell
Weston Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AD
3.61 Miles
Knighton
Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT
5.18 Miles
Hopton Heath
Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD
6.08 Miles
Knucklas
Glyndwr, Knucklas, Powys, LD7 1PN
7.73 Miles
Broome
Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT
8.57 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Garrods Taxis
01544 267220
Broad St, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AF
3.47 Miles
Access Taxis
01544 267739
Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH
3.51 Miles
Better Travel
07813 255991
10 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH
3.51 Miles
Knighton Taxis
01547 528165
The Dingle, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LD
4.74 Miles
Radnor And Kington Taxies
01547 560205
Lower House, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2SA
6.93 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis
01588 660448
Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX
7.01 Miles
Radnor And Kington Taxies
01547 560205
Bridge Street, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3DL
7.98 Miles
Taxi Us Transfers
07760 456324
Gypsy Castle/Hay On Wye, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG
8.31 Miles
Amber Cars
01568 613423
12 Westland View, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0EA
8.33 Miles
Advanced Private Hire
01568 611111
38 Farmeadow Rd, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9AB
9.29 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lingen Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Birtley
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Deerford
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Ld8 Willey Chapel Brierley Hill Presteigne Knigh
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Birtley Turn
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Letton
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ld8 Kinsham Presteigne Knighton
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Ld8 The Moor Stapleton Prestigne Knighton
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Ld8 Stapleton Presteigne Knighton
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Ld8 Byton School Byton Presteigne Knighton
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Ld8 Coombe Presteigne Knighton
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Ld7 Stanage Park Stanage Knighton
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Brampton Brian Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
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Ld7 The Dumbles Knighton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tollgate
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Leintwardine
01547 540355
The Surgery
Jay Lane
Leintwardine
Shropshire
SY7 0LG
The Mortimer Medical Prac
01568 708214
The Mortimer Medical Prac
Croase Orchard Surgery
Kingsland, Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9QL
Orleton Surgery
01584 831300
Millbrook Way
Orelton
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 4HW
Kington Medical Practice
01544 230302
The Surgery
Eardisley Road
Kington
Herefordshire
HR5 3EA
Kington Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Eardisley Road
Kington
HR5 3EA
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Local Stores

Knighton
Bridge Street
Knighton
Powys
LD7 1BT
01547 528645
Store Website
5.20 miles
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SPAR Presteigne
SPAR Store
48 High Street
Presteigne
LD8 2BE
01544 267328
Store Website
3.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hafren Veterinary Group
Knighton Surgery
Ludlow Road
Knighton
Powys
LD7 1HP
01547 528292
knighton@hafrenvets.co.uk
Website
5.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Deer

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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Thu08:3017:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Fri08:3017:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Outside office hours - to contact the emergency service phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Hafren Veterinary Group Limited
1 Station Road
Knighton
Powys
LD7 1BU
01547 529600/01597 528292
knightonsmallanimals@hafrenvets.co.uk
Website
5.26 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Wed08:3017:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Thu08:3017:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Fri08:3017:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Sat08:3012:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Sunclosedclosed
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Mortimer Equine Vets Ltd
The Hay Barn
Lynch Court
Erdisland
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9AR
07979 220721
rowena@mortimerequinevets.co.uk
7.07 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Arrowfield Veterinary Practice Ltd
Butt'S Meadow
Hatton Gardens
Kington
Herefordshire
HR5 3DD
01544 230567
admin@arrowfieldvets.co.uk
Website
7.67 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Medivet Leominster/ Marches Veterinary Group
Ryelands Road
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 8PN
01568 612266
leominster@medivet.co.uk
Website
10.02 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group Ltd
Mckinnon House
Corvedale Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9ND
01588 673 354
cravenarms@severnedgevets.co.uk
Website
10.37 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Vinnalls Loop Mortimers Forest
This Trail Ascends To The Summit Of The High Vinnalls Giving Panoramic Views In All Directions And Then Passes Through A Variety Of Timber Crops And Open Deer Lawns.
Wigmore Rd
Ludlow
Lancashire
SY8 2HG
6.88 miles

Location
what3words
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Black Pool Loop Trail 24?Km (15?Miles)
Black Pool Loop Trail 2.4?Km (1.5?Miles) Archaeological Features In This Area Include Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks) Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement.
B4361
Lancashire
9.03 miles

Location
what3words
shrimps.riverbed.tacky
Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement.
Lancashire
SY8 2HD
9.29 miles

Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.
Location
what3words
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Ludlow Castle
The Walk Starts In Front Of The Castle, The Walk Is On A Hard Surface, It Takes You A Steady Slope Around The Castle Paths, There Are Paths Leading Off Down To The River And Park , Play Area And Toilets. What Goes Down Must Go Up, There Is Quite A Steep Path Up The Other Side Of The Castle And Through Some Of The Castle Walls Through The Gardens Leading Back Up To Castle Front.
13 Dinham
Lancashire
10.17 miles

Location
what3words
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Queens Wood
Good Paths Flat In Parts Some Hills, Cafe And Toilets On Site.
Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum
Leominster
Lancashire
13.68 miles

Queens Wood Off A49
Location
what3words
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Queens Wood Leominster
A Nice Walk For Both Kids And Dogs. Different Routes To Take With A View Point Connecting A Few Routes Together.
Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum
Lancashire
13.68 miles

Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.
Location
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