Traditional county: Gloucestershire · District / Borough: Forest of Dean · Region: South West
Explore Coleford, Gloucestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Coleford 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 | Coleford |
| Traditional County | Gloucestershire |
| District / Borough | Forest of Dean |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.793193 |
| Longitude | -2.617542 |
| Place Type | Town |
Coleford, a robust market town, draws its character from the ancient Forest of Dean, its economy historically tethered to the extraction of coal and iron, a legacy etched into the very land. It lies 8.8 km west-south-west of Cinderford (from Cinderford: bearing 247°T, OS grid SO 575 106), and is situated west-north-west of Coalway village. The undulating topography, shaped by centuries of mining and woodland, offers glimpses of a rugged beauty, where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine. Its past is a story of hardy folk, their labours forging a community that has adapted and endured, its present economy a blend of local enterprise and the enduring pull of its natural surroundings. The spirit of Coleford can be felt in the sturdy brick buildings that line its streets, hinting at a practical, no-nonsense charm. While no single towering landmark dominates, the sense of community is palpable, perhaps most keenly expressed in the lively atmosphere of its market square on a busy Saturday. The town has been a modest cradle for talent, notably the acclaimed actor and comedian, June Whitfield, whose wit and warmth were a cherished part of British entertainment. The surrounding woodlands, an extension of the Forest of Dean, offer quiet trails that invite contemplation, a reminder of the deep, green heart that beats just beyond the town's edges.
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Explore Coleford, 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: 51.793193, -2.617542. 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. |