Dursley Gloucestershire Map

About Dursley

Dursley unfolds against a backdrop of rolling Cotswold hills, a place where the whisper of the River Cam has shaped its past and continues to lend a gentle murmur to its present. It lies 4.9 km north of Wotton-under-Edge (from Wotton-under-Edge: bearing 358°T, OS grid ST 756 981), and is situated south-south-east of Cam village. Historically, Dursley was a centre for woollen cloth production, the industry's prosperity leaving its mark on the sturdy stone buildings that still punctuate its streets, a legacy of enterprise that today finds echoes in its diverse small businesses and light manufacturing. The landscape here, touched by ancient pathways and the subtle blush of agricultural land, holds a quiet dignity. The very air in Dursley seems to carry a certain earthy character, perhaps a residual scent from its market days, a tradition that has persisted through generations, bringing forth the colour and clamour of local produce and crafts. The imposing church of St. James, its spire reaching towards the often-azure English sky, stands as a silent witness to centuries of local life, a focal point for the community's spiritual and social gatherings. While Dursley may not boast globally recognised figures, its identity is deeply rooted in the collective spirit of its inhabitants, a quiet strength that has seen it endure and adapt, much like the steadfast hills that embrace it.

About This Dursley Map Page

Explore Dursley, 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: 51.681399, -2.353777. 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.