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Preston Gloucestershire Map

(Hamlet near Much Marcle)

Traditional county: Gloucestershire · District / Borough: Forest of Dean · Region: South West

Explore Preston, Gloucestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Preston map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Preston, Gloucestershire

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PlacePreston
Traditional CountyGloucestershire
District / BoroughForest of Dean
RegionSouth West
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude52.009350
Longitude-2.470349
Place TypeHamlet

About Preston

Preston drifts across the verdant folds of the Gloucestershire landscape, a quiet collection of dwellings defined by the patient pace of the countryside. It lies 2.7 miles south-west of Ledbury (from Ledbury: bearing 228°T, OS grid SO 678 346), and is situated north-east of Much Marcle village. The air here holds a particular clarity, often catching the pale, slanted light that reflects off the damp meadows and hedgerows. Preston sits within a terrain shaped by ancient agricultural rhythms, where the soil yields to the gentle persistence of the seasons. To the west, the winding course of Preston Brook marks the land with a silver ribbon, while the nearby waters of Ludstock Brook gather in the hollows to the north-east. Beyond the immediate fields, the dense canopy of Hall Wood Sssi rises as a dark, vital lung for the surrounding earth, its eighteen hectares providing a sanctuary for flora that has persisted for generations. The horizon remains unhurried, offering a perspective where the architecture of the past informs the present silence. Life in Preston moves in harmony with these natural boundaries, far removed from the clamour of larger thoroughfares.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Preston Brook (River) — 0.8 mi, 276° W
  • Ludstock Brook (River) — 0.8 mi, 028° NNE
  • Hall Wood Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 1.0 mi, 198° SSW · 18 ha
  • Moated Site At Bellamys Farm (Scheduled Monument) — 1.4 mi, 116° ESE
  • Mortimer'S Castle N And E Of St Bartholomew'S Church (Scheduled Monument) — 1.7 mi, 227° SW · 2 ha
  • Churchyard Cross, St Bartholomew'S Church (Scheduled Monument) — 1.7 mi, 225° SW
  • The Weir Gardens (Park) — 2.2 mi, 037° NE
  • Homme House (Historic House / Palace) — 2.3 mi, 220° SW
  • The Riverside Park (Park) — 2.6 mi, 033° NNE
  • Old Mill Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.6 mi, 316° NW
  • The Market Theatre (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 046° NE
  • Marcle Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 2.7 mi, 239° WSW
  • The Big Hug (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 321° NW
  • Kempley Daffodil Meadow Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 2.8 mi, 181° S · 1 ha
  • Ledbury Heritage Centre (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 047° NE
  • Hoar Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 3.0 mi, 265° W
  • Ridge Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 3.1 mi, 260° W
  • Clencher's Mill Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 3.2 mi, 081° E
  • Leadon Valley (Valley) — 3.7 mi, 127° SE
  • Devereux Pool (Lake / Reservoir) — 3.7 mi, 294° WNW
  • Eastnor Village Sign (Public Artwork) — 3.8 mi, 056° NE
  • Eastnor Castle (Castle) — 3.8 mi, 068° ENE
  • Eastnor Lake (Lake / Reservoir) — 3.9 mi, 070° ENE
  • Berlin Wall Segment (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 061° ENE
  • Hope End (Historic Park or Garden) — 4.7 mi, 039° NE · 87 ha
  • Somers Obelisk (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 066° ENE
  • Bishops Palace (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 011° N
  • Brockhampton Parish (Viewpoint) — 5.6 mi, 255° WSW
  • Tom Spring Memorial (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 273° W
  • Bell Tower (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 011° N

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About This Preston Map Page

Explore Preston, 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: 52.009350, -2.470349. 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.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.