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Thruxton

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Thruxton

Thruxton is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Callow, 19km from Gospel Pass.

Thruxton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Thruxton sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Thruxton to your route.

About Thruxton

Thruxton is a small rural village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England. It is located within the historic area of Archenfield, near the Welsh border and the city of Hereford. The village lies west of the A465 road and just south of the B4348 road between Kingstone and Much Dewchurch. The parish had a population

Read more of 33 in the 2001 UK Census and is grouped with Kingstone to form Kingstone & Thruxton Group Parish Council for administrative purposes. The parish church, dedicated to St. Bartholomew, is mainly in the Decorated style.

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Thruxton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0000 latitude, -2.8167 longitude.

What is the population of Thruxton?

Thruxton has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.0000, -2.8167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Thruxton

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Gospel Pass

The highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.

19 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Symonds Yat Rock

A famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Hay-on-Wye

World-famous 'Town of Books' on the Welsh border, packed with second-hand bookshops and host to a renowned annual literary festival.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Devil's Pulpit

A narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Morgan Motor Company

The last family-owned British car maker in Malvern, offering factory tours where hand-crafted sports cars are built.

36 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb

The world's oldest motorsport venue still using its original course, running since 1905. A 1,000-yard blast up a wooded Worcestershire hillside, steeped in Edwardian racing heritage.

39 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Rattlesnake Biker Cafe

A characterful biker cafe in the Brecon Beacons serving as a popular pit stop for riders exploring the stunning Welsh mountain roads.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pen y Fan

The highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Thruxton

  • 19 kmGospel PassThe highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.
  • 21 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 35 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 44 kmPen y FanThe highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.
  • 62 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
  • 65 kmBlack Mountain Pass (A4069)Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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