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 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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lingen Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Birtley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deerford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ld8 Willey Chapel Brierley Hill Presteigne Knigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birtley Turn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Letton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ld8 Kinsham Presteigne Knighton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ld8 The Moor Stapleton Prestigne Knighton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ld8 Stapleton Presteigne Knighton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ld8 Byton School Byton Presteigne Knighton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ld8 Coombe Presteigne Knighton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ld7 Stanage Park Stanage Knighton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brampton Brian Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
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

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

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
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Tue	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Wed	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Thu	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Fri	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Sat	08:30	12:00
Outside office hours - to contact the emergency service phone 01547 528292
Sun	closed	closed
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
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	17:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Tue	08:30	17:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Wed	08:30	17:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Thu	08:30	17:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Fri	08:30	17:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Sat	08:30	12:00
Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
Sun	closed	closed
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
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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
Animals Treated
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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
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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
Animals Treated
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Sat	08:30	12:30
Sun	closed	closed

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 showed.walking.overpaid

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 foods.gurgling.text

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 briefer.scrum.remaking

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

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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.

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