Maiden Head Gloucestershire Map

About Maiden Head

Maiden Head, a hamlet in Gloucestershire, draws its subtle character from the gentle slopes that cradle it. It lies 6.7 km south-south-west of Bristol (from Bristol: bearing 195°T, OS grid ST 565 663), and is situated east-south-east of Dundry village. The land here, a soft green that seems to absorb the very light, rolls with a quiet dignity, hinting at ancient fields and forgotten tracks. A scattering of stone-built cottages, their roofs mellowed by countless seasons, stand sentinel over what might once have been common land, now a patchwork of gardens where the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening fruit. Though small, Maiden Head holds a certain stillness, a contemplative air that suggests a long and unassuming existence, where the passing of generations is marked not by grand pronouncements but by the slow turning of the earth and the enduring strength of the hedgerows.

About This Maiden Head Map Page

Explore Maiden Head, 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: 51.394735, -2.626389. 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.