Broadoak Gloucestershire Map

About Broadoak

Broadoak rests quietly within the ancient embrace of the Forest of Dean. It lies 4.4 km east-south-east of Cinderford (from Cinderford: bearing 103°T, OS grid SO 700 131), and is situated south-east of Elton village. The light here, filtering through the dense canopy of oak and beech, possesses a particular softness, a diffused amber that seems to linger long after the sun has dipped below the western hills. Broadoak's houses, many of them stone-built cottages with slate roofs, huddle together as if sharing secrets, their gardens often spilling over with a riot of late-blooming roses and hardy ferns. The air, especially after a rain, carries the deep, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodland's enduring power. Though small, Broadoak holds a certain steadfastness, a quiet resilience evident in the well-trodden paths that lead from its heart into the encompassing green depths of the forest.

About This Broadoak Map Page

Explore Broadoak, Gloucestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.815719, -2.436124. 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.