Claverton Down Gloucestershire Map

About Claverton Down

Claverton Down offers a quiet contemplation of the Avon Valley's gentle slopes. It lies 2.1 km east-south-east of Bath (from Bath: bearing 110°T, OS grid ST 770 642), and is situated west of Claverton village. Here, the air often carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, particularly on mornings when the sun struggles to burn through the mist that clings to the lower ground. The roads that traverse Claverton Down, bordered by hedgerows that have seen countless seasons, curve with a pleasing inevitability, leading the eye towards the expansive views that open out unexpectedly. One might pause by the roadside, listening to the soft rustle of leaves, a sound that seems to echo the quiet industry of the farms that dot the surrounding landscape. The light here, particularly in late afternoon, can cast a warm, honeyed glow over the fields, softening the edges of the distant trees and giving the whole scene a painterly quality.

About This Claverton Down Map Page

Explore Claverton Down, 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: 51.376429, -2.331406. 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.

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