Longney
in Gloucestershire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.817 and -2.517 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 49' 0" and W -2° 31' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:50 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:31 am and 4:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

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Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Longney

Longney in Gloucestershire (England) is a town in United Kingdom about 105 mi (or 168 km) west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Longney is now 07:50 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports near Longney, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Gloucestershire Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lea, Walford, Aylburton, Linton and Whitchurch. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Speech House

Address
1,7 mi
Speech House Rd
GL16 7EL Coleford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Malt Shovel Inn

Address
3,1 mi
Forest-of-Dean
GL17 9TW Ruardean
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

SOTA - Ruardean Hill G/WB-021. 09/08/2012

Published: August 18, 2012
Length: 06:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: randoneur

SOTA activation of Ruardean Hill. Travel by bicycle from home. Round trip of 57 miles and 1040 metres ascent (and descent!) Rig is a MTR by Steve Webber, KD1JV. Antenna is EFHW on a 5 metre...


Lost Railways of the Forest of Dean - Severn & Wye

Published: July 27, 2010
Length: 15:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Bearleft.tv

A new Documentary available on DVD from Bearleft.tv charting the fascinating Severn & Wye Railway in the Forest of Dean. Full of old photos, archive footage and contemporary film of the...


Birmingham City University Kayak / Canoe Trip 2013 with Wye Canoes.

Published: February 04, 2013
Length: 54:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wye Canoes

We had a great day Saturday teaching the Birmingham City University Extreme Sports Club some kayaking techniques and then taking them open canoeing on a flooded river Wye. We started out at...


Forest of Dean Downhill mountain biking - Lewis Following James - GoPro HD

Published: November 20, 2010
Length: 57:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Cydaps

Forest of Dean downhill mountain biking, Lewis following James. A video of our trip to go downhill mountain biking at the Forest of Dean in Wales. Awesome trip with plenty of fun, action and...


Touching Wales, Riding to the Forest of Dean

Published: July 19, 2014
Length: 41:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: chombiewan

Footage from my Grand day out to the Forest of Dean, where i travel from Worcester to The Forest of Dean and back. I also Invade Wales and Touch them up. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chombiewan...


Flatlands into Ski Run - Forest of Dean - FoD - Fly Up Downhill

Published: August 10, 2014
Length: 43:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: STiGZ18

My bro chasing me down Flatlands into Ski Run @ Forest of Dean.


Forest of Dean Trails

Published: June 27, 2014
Length: 04:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: browniebiker

A mix of trails at The Forest of Dean, a lot were used for the One Industries Mini Enduro Race earlier in the year. Riding a Nukeproof Mega, filmed with a GoPro Hero 3+.


Forest of Dean Verderers Trail final descent 12/10/2013 - GoPro Hero 3+ FOD Mountain Biking

Published: October 12, 2013
Length: 30:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tung Chung

Final descent section of Verderers Trail in Forest of Dean. Dragons Tail is without doubt the most fun section.


European Otter - Lutra Lutra

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 22:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TigerGaret

Clips of an Otter taken in the Forest of Dean using a Bushnell Trophy Cam 720P HD.


Go Ape Zip Line (Forest of Dean 2014)

Published: June 02, 2014
Length: 32:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ShoePie Films

Go Ape Zip wire. A.K.A. Fat man on a rope.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Forest of Dean

The Forest of Dean is a geographical, historical and cultural region in the western part of the county of Gloucestershire, England. The forest is a roughly triangular plateau bounded by the River Wye to the west and north, the River Severn to the south, and the City of Gloucester to the east. The area is characterised by over 110 square kilometres (42.5 sq mi) of mixed woodland, one of the surviving ancient woodlands in England.

Located at 51.79, -2.54 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Forest of Dean, English royal forests, Forests and woodlands of Gloucestershire

Ruardean Hill

Ruardean Hill is a village in the English county of Gloucestershire, 20 km west of Gloucester. The southern slopes are wooded and are part of the northern edge of the Forest of Dean. The hill forms part of a low range of hills separating the River Severn from the River Wye. The hill's summit is the highest point in the Forest of Dean. A mostly friendly community, there is a local post office and village shop and two pubs, the social club and the Nelson Arms.

Located at 51.8495, -2.53129 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Marilyns of England, Hills of Gloucestershire, Villages in Gloucestershire

Soudley

Soudley is a small but thriving village West of Cinderford, west Gloucestershire, England. Nearby attractions include Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley Ponds and the Blaize Bailey viewpoint. The village has a public house called the White Horse, with two skittles teams.

Located at 51.792, -2.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Forest of Dean, Villages in Gloucestershire

Ruspidge

Ruspidge is a village in the Forest of Dean district of west Gloucestershire, England. It is located near the town of Cinderford and near the Forest of Dean. There are two public houses which are opposite each other, these are The Rising Sun and the New Inn. There is one village shop on the main street (Ruspidge Road), a park and football pitch. Its grid reference is SO 655 125 GB.

Located at 51.81, -2.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Gloucestershire

Steam Mills

Steam Mills is a village in the Forest of Dean, west Gloucestershire, England. It has an industrial park for businesses (including a brewery named after the Forest of Dean custom of free-mining), petrol filling station, carpet shop and Health & Safety specialist shop. It is home to Steam Mills Primary School.

Located at 51.839, -2.512 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forest of Dean

Brierley, Gloucestershire

Brierley is a village in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom at grid reference SO625151. It has a petrol station and shop, the Swan public house and bus services to other places. Brierley was also the birthplace of Winifred Foley (25 July 1914 – 21 March 2009), author of the autobiographical A Child in the Forest and other later works, including No Pipe Dreams for Father.

Located at 51.8332, -2.54562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Gloucestershire

Cinderford Canal

The Cinderford Canal was a private canal, opened in about 1797, in Gloucestershire, England, which was used to provide coke and water to Cinderford Ironworks.

Located at 51.832, -2.506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canals in Gloucestershire

Eastern United Colliery

Eastern United Colliery was a colliery in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England served by the Great Western Railway Forest of Dean Branch. The colliery was one of the seven areas of deep gales - as a result of the Dean Forest (Mines) Act in 1904. There were six veins of coal in the area containing 41,000,000 long tons of coal which would give the colliery a working life of around 200 (at an extraction rate of 200,000 long tons per annum.

Located at 51.8, -2.51028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Gloucestershire, Coal mines in England, Forest of Dean