Long Compton

Settlement in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Long Compton

Farm drive at Hollybank Farm Nice place.
Farm drive at Hollybank Farm Credit: Jeremy Bolwell

Long Compton is a charming village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 15 miles south of the county town of Stafford, this rural settlement offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for its residents and visitors alike.

Surrounded by rolling hills and green landscapes, Long Compton exudes a sense of natural beauty. The village is nestled within the heart of the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. Its proximity to the Cannock Chase Forest also makes it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

With a population of around 1,500 people, Long Compton has a close-knit community that takes pride in its heritage and history. The village features a mix of architectural styles, ranging from traditional thatched cottages to more modern buildings. The local St. James' Church, with its distinctive spire, is a notable landmark and adds to the village's picturesque charm.

Long Compton boasts a range of amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a selection of shops and local businesses. The village also benefits from good transportation links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Long Compton offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a slower pace of life, surrounded by natural beauty and a strong community spirit.

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Long Compton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.800294/-2.213553 or Grid Reference SJ8522. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm drive at Hollybank Farm Nice place.
Farm drive at Hollybank Farm
Nice place.
Stile with a view into the field My footpath lies somewhere down there, I think.
Stile with a view into the field
My footpath lies somewhere down there, I think.
Footpath line across the field Good to see this path is often walked.
Footpath line across the field
Good to see this path is often walked.
Redundant stile in the field boundary This noble old stile caught my eye, with its moss covered step. Long bypassed by a hole in the hedge. I thought I would commemorate the stile with a photo.
Redundant stile in the field boundary
This noble old stile caught my eye, with its moss covered step. Long bypassed by a hole in the hedge. I thought I would commemorate the stile with a photo.
Footpath line across fields Oooh! I need to wander off down there then...
Footpath line across fields
Oooh! I need to wander off down there then...
View to Brook House Farm from the nearby footpath Really nice place.
View to Brook House Farm from the nearby footpath
Really nice place.
Reed bed in sunshine I really love a reedbed, especially in a good light.
Reed bed in sunshine
I really love a reedbed, especially in a good light.
Frozen patch of ice on the lane that looks like a map of Wales Is it just me or does this patch of ice resemble a view of Wales from space?
Frozen patch of ice on the lane that looks like a map of Wales
Is it just me or does this patch of ice resemble a view of Wales from space?
House on the lane Nice place.
House on the lane
Nice place.
Bank of reeds at the field edge Nice to see.
Bank of reeds at the field edge
Nice to see.
Thatched Cottage A gem of a thatched cottage too.
Thatched Cottage
A gem of a thatched cottage too.
Ranton Green Farm house The gates are very grand.
Ranton Green Farm house
The gates are very grand.
Scruffy little compound with shed Hard to interpret what is going on here.
Scruffy little compound with shed
Hard to interpret what is going on here.
On the lane A pleasant spring-like lane to trudge.
On the lane
A pleasant spring-like lane to trudge.
Footbridge in sheep pasture I have lost the main footpath (which may well be dead) and scouting through sheep pastures I came across this, luckily, or that stream or ditch would have had to be forded, jumped or crossed by any means.
Footbridge in sheep pasture
I have lost the main footpath (which may well be dead) and scouting through sheep pastures I came across this, luckily, or that stream or ditch would have had to be forded, jumped or crossed by any means.
Empty old hay barns on a farm Now a family home rather than a farm I think.
Empty old hay barns on a farm
Now a family home rather than a farm I think.
Footpath line again found Yay! I am back in business.
Footpath line again found
Yay! I am back in business.
Stile onto a layby That mound is in fact a fallen tree root ball.
Stile onto a layby
That mound is in fact a fallen tree root ball.
Show me another place!

Long Compton is located at Grid Ref: SJ8522 (Lat: 52.800294, Lng: -2.213553)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.800294,-2.213553
Bus Stop
Yew Tree Inn PH
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C715600
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Yew Tree Inn PH
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Yew Tree Inn PH
Naptan Street: Back Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.8026725/-2.2141035
Long Compton
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 52.8015104/-2.215097
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 52.7981954/-2.2073619
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