Chalford Gloucestershire Map

About Chalford

Chalford breathes the quiet valley air, a place where the Cotswold stone seems to absorb the very hues of the passing seasons. It lies 3.4 km north-east of Minchinhampton (from Minchinhampton: bearing 47°T, OS grid SO 897 030), and is situated south-west of Chalford Hill village. The steep slopes of the Nailsworth Valley embrace Chalford, a geography that has shaped its character and the lives lived here for centuries, with ancient trackways and winding lanes that trace the contours of the land. Here, the light often falls in long, dappled shafts through the trees, illuminating the weathered facades of cottages that cling to the hillsides. The ghost of its industrial past, when textile mills once hummed with activity along the River Frome, still whispers through the valley, a subtle reminder of the ingenuity that once sustained this community. Even now, a certain quiet industry persists, a gentle hum of daily life that echoes the valley's own enduring rhythm. Chalford, in its hushed beauty, offers a profound sense of place.

About This Chalford Map Page

Explore Chalford, 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: 51.726054, -2.150523. 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.