Traditional county: Gloucestershire · District / Borough: Forest of Dean · Region: South West
Explore Cinderford, Gloucestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Cinderford map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Place | Cinderford |
| Traditional County | Gloucestershire |
| District / Borough | Forest of Dean |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.824387 |
| Longitude | -2.499165 |
| Place Type | Town |
Cinderford, a place where the ancient Forest of Dean whispers its secrets, has long been shaped by the earth and its bounty. It lies 4.5 km south of Mitcheldean (from Mitcheldean: bearing 188°T, OS grid SO 656 140), and is situated west-north-west of Littledean village. Its history is deeply entwined with the extraction of coal and iron ore, industries that once defined its rugged character and fuelled its growth, leaving behind a landscape subtly scarred yet resilient. The economy of Cinderford continues to adapt, moving beyond its industrial past towards new ventures, though the echoes of its mining heritage are never far from the surface, much like the persistent scent of damp earth after a spring shower. The cultural pulse of Cinderford beats with a quiet strength, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people, forged in the demanding embrace of the forest. While grand historic buildings might be scarce, the town possesses a genuine warmth, perhaps best felt on a crisp market day when the air hums with a friendly chatter. The surrounding Forest of Dean itself stands as a natural landmark of immense beauty, its ancient trees reaching towards a sky that often carries the soft, diffused light characteristic of the South West. Many individuals have emerged from this corner of Gloucestershire, contributing their talents to the wider world, their roots firmly planted in the soil of Cinderford.
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Explore Cinderford, 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: 51.824387, -2.499165. 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.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |