Leckhampton Gloucestershire Map

About Leckhampton

Leckhampton stretches across the southern fringe of Cheltenham, a place where the Cotswold escarpment begins to assert its gentle, rolling influence. It lies 2.4 km south of Cheltenham (from Cheltenham: bearing 184°T, OS grid SO 946 200), and is situated north of Leckhampton Hill village. The light here often carries a soft, buttery quality, particularly in the late afternoon, illuminating the warm stone of its older houses and the verdant sweep of the nearby hills. Leckhampton’s character is that of a well-established suburb, yet it retains pockets where the land feels close, where the scent of damp earth and cut grass can drift in through open windows. The presence of Leckhampton Church, with its ancient stones and spire reaching towards the sky, anchors the community, a silent witness to generations who have walked these paths. Beyond the neat gardens and quiet streets, the open expanse of Leckhampton Hill beckons, offering sweeping views that hint at the wider landscape of Gloucestershire.

About This Leckhampton Map Page

Explore Leckhampton, 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: 51.879250, -2.078922. 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.