Uplands Bristol Map

About Uplands

Uplands, a quiet corner of the Bristol hinterland, exhales a gentle, settled air. It lies 4.0 km south-south-west of Bristol (from Bristol: bearing 206°T, OS grid ST 565 692), and is situated north-east of Barrow Common village. The land here slopes with a subtle grace, a landscape that invites contemplation as much as habitation, where the hedgerows, thick with the scent of hawthorn in spring, seem to whisper tales of generations past. The houses of Uplands, often built of warm local stone, catch the afternoon sun in a way that lends a particular luminescence to the streets, a soft glow against the ever-changing Bristol sky. Though a suburban expanse, a sense of enduring community persists, evident in the well-tended gardens and the quiet hum of daily life. The nearby Barrow Common provides a wilder counterpoint, its open spaces a reminder of the ancient countryside that still holds sway.

About This Uplands Map Page

Explore Uplands, Bristol, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.420883, -2.626301. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.