Welcome to Pontrilas

Pontrilas is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated on the River Monnow, which forms the border between England and Wales. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many footpaths and trails that crisscross the area.

One of the main attractions in Pontrilas is the historic church of St. Nicholas. This beautiful building dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. Inside, visitors can admire the intricate carvings and stained glass windows, as well as the impressive organ and bell tower. The church is still in use today and holds regular services, as well as hosting concerts and other events throughout the year.

Another popular attraction in Pontrilas is the local pub, The Pontrilas Arms. This traditional country pub serves a range of delicious food and drink, including locally sourced ales and ciders. It is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day of exploring the surrounding countryside, and is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Pontrilas is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English country life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ewyas Harold Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Laura Wallace	Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EY 01981240432 School Website
Longtown Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Mary Boustead	Longtown Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0LE 01873860239 School Website
Garway Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Julie Jones	Garway Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8RQ 01600750273 School Website
Kingstone High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lee Butler	Kingstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9HJ 01981250224 School Website
Kingstone And Thruxton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Elissa Vigus	Kingstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9HJ 01981250338 School Website
The Steiner Academy Hereford Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Kate Andrews	Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DL 01981540221 School Website
St Weonard's Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Taylor	Mount Way St Weonards Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8NU 1981580352 School Website
Much Birch C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernadette Davies	Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HL 01981540254 School Website
Clehonger C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Grace Sage	Gosmore Road Clehonger Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9SN 01981250218 School Website
Madley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Batstone	Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9PH 01981250241 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Abergavenny Station Approach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HS 10.41 Miles

Hereford Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 10.91 Miles

Pontypool And New Inn Station Approach, Pontypool Road, New Inn, Torfaen, NP4 0QX 17.74 Miles

Ebbw Vale Town Steelworks Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6DN 18.28 Miles

Ebbw Vale Parkway Off Glan Ebbw Terrace, Waun-Lywd, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 8AP 18.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jerry's Private Hire 01981 580359 Glendower House, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8EZ 3.35 Miles
City Cars 07889 611292 Croftbank, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8AL 6.86 Miles
Twilite Taxis 01432 358300 19 Blackthorn Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7XU 8.76 Miles
Taxi 4 U 01432 341234 7 Quicksetts, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7PP 9.27 Miles
Taxi Number 1 01432 343334 77 Stanberrow Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7ND 9.36 Miles
A Cabs 07958 702208 59 St Andrews Crescrent, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 6HN 9.50 Miles
Aber Cabs 07811 197388 76 St Anderws Crescent, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 6HN 9.50 Miles
Central Cars 01873 850197 21 St. Teilos Rd, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 6HA 9.51 Miles
Station Cars 01873 857233 21 St. Teilos Rd, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 6HA 9.51 Miles
Abergavenny Taxis 01873 854140 44 Rother Avenue, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 6DD 9.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pontrilas Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ewyas Harold Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Longtown Po Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kingstone Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Allensmore Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Skenfrith No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wormelow Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Weonards Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Broad Oak No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Clehonger Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Madley Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Llancloudy No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Peterchurch Po Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Halfway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Llantilio Crossenny No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Golden Valley Practice 01981 240320	The Surgery Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EU
The Surgery Kingstone 01981 250215	The Surgery Kingstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9HN
Much Birch Surgery 01981 540310	The Surgery Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Peterchurch Surgery 01981 550322	Closure Place Peterchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RS
Belmont Medical Centre 01432 354366	Belmont Medical Centre Eastholme Ave, Belmont Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7XT

Local Stores

Holme Lacy Road
77-79 Holme Lacy Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 6DF
01432 378242
Store Website
9.86 miles

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SPAR - College Green
33 - 35 Collge Green
Herefoed
HR1 1HW
01432 274137
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Laurels Veterinary Group
Pontrilas Road Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EL 01981 240333 manager@laurelsvets.com Website 0.28 miles
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Poultry Health Services
Herriot House Howton Pontrilas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0BG 01981 241320 hereford@poultryhealthservices.com Website 1.50 miles

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A P Vet
Bryngwyn Lodge Wormelow Herefordshire HR2 8EQ 01432 345689 iris@ap-vet.co.uk Website 5.93 miles

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Paterson Equine Clinic Ltd
Weaven Villa Little Dewchcurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6QB 01432 800832 thevetsoffice@gmail.com Website 9.22 miles

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Belmont Vets Ltd
94 Belmont Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JS 01432 370155 info@belmontvets.co.uk Website 9.69 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
St Arvans Chambers Hereford Road Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5PR 01873 852391 vets@abbeyvets.co.uk Website 10.08 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Llanfoist
Walk Along Old Railway Line And Canal Merthyr Rd Gwent Llanfoist Abergavenny NP7 9LR 11.17 miles

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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 13.59 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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Queens Wood
Good Paths Flat In Parts Some Hills, Cafe And Toilets On Site. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Leominster Lancashire 16.40 miles Queens Wood Off A49

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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 16.40 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

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Pontymoile Canal Basin
A Lovely Walk Around The Canal Basin And Along The Monmouthshire To Brecon Canal 1 Fountain Rd Pontymoile Pontypool NP4 8ET 18.21 miles

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Cwmbran Boating Lake
A Walk Around The Beautiful Boating Lake At Llanyrafon, Cwmbran. 1 Bryngwyn Rd Pontypool NP4 6ET 18.24 miles

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