Lansdown Gloucestershire Map

About Lansdown

Lansdown commands a sweep of undulating land, its quiet presence a subtle counterpoint to the grander historical narratives of the surrounding countryside. It lies 4.5 km north-west of Bath (from Bath: bearing 326°T, OS grid ST 725 686), and is situated east-north-east of Kelston village. The air here, particularly on a late autumn afternoon, can carry a peculiar clarity, a crispness that seems to sharpen the distant silhouettes of trees against a sky often painted in muted, pearlescent tones. Evidence of its agricultural past lingers in the scattered stone walls, their grey uniformity softened by moss and lichen, remnants of an older husbandry. Though no grand abbey or bustling market square defines Lansdown, its charm lies in the enduring, unpretentious character of its dwellings and the quiet dignity of its rural setting, a place where the light itself seems to linger longer on the gentle slopes.

About This Lansdown Map Page

Explore Lansdown, 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: 51.416414, -2.395571. 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.