Oakle Street Gloucestershire Map

About Oakle Street

Oakle Street, a quiet hamlet in the Forest of Dean district, whispers its presence amongst the ancient woodlands of Gloucestershire. It lies 7.3 km west of Gloucester (from Gloucester: bearing 265°T, OS grid SO 757 178), and is situated south-south-west of Churcham village. The air here, often carrying the scent of damp earth and pine, seems to hold a particular stillness, a quality of light that filters through the dense canopy in shifting, ethereal patterns. Oakle Street’s humble origins are tied to the very trees that surround it, its history subtly interwoven with the charcoal burners and woodcutters who once plied their trade in these depths. The quiet roads, often fringed with moss-covered stone walls, invite a contemplative wander, each bend revealing a fresh vista of verdant slopes. Here, the industrious hum of wider England fades, replaced by the rustle of leaves and the distant call of woodland birds, a timeless melody that has long defined Oakle Street.

About This Oakle Street Map Page

Explore Oakle Street, 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: 51.858480, -2.353234. 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.