Hewish Gloucestershire Map

About Hewish

Hewish, a Gloucestershire hamlet, breathes a quietude that seems to absorb the very light of the West Country sky. It lies 7.5 km south of Clevedon (from Clevedon: bearing 190°T, OS grid ST 395 638), and is situated north-east of West Wick village. The land around Hewish slopes gently, offering glimpses of distant fields that are often gilded by the low sun, a pastoral scene that has changed little through the centuries. Here, the hedgerows stand as verdant walls, their ancient hawthorn and blackthorn a testament to patient cultivation, framing the modest dwellings. The air, fresh from the nearby Bristol Channel, carries the subtle scent of damp earth and distant brine, a constant reminder of its coastal proximity. Though small, Hewish possesses a character as enduring as the stone of its older cottages, a place where life unfolds with a measured grace.

About This Hewish Map Page

Explore Hewish, 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: 51.370240, -2.870171. 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.