Scowles Gloucestershire Map

About Scowles

Scowles, a hamlet in the Forest of Dean, breathes the ancient air of its woodland surroundings. It lies 1.4 km west of Coleford (from Coleford: bearing 281°T, OS grid SO 561 109). Here, the very earth seems to retain the memory of past industry, with subtle undulations in the landscape hinting at former quarrying and mining activities that once shaped the character of Scowles. The sunlight, filtering through the dense canopy of oak and beech, casts shifting patterns of emerald and gold upon the moss-covered stones and quiet lanes, lending an almost ethereal quality to the place. A palpable sense of continuity pervades Scowles, a quiet defiance against the march of modernity, where the natural world continues its patient reclamation. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the deep, enduring forest that cradles this small community.

About This Scowles Map Page

Explore Scowles, 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: 51.795568, -2.637411. 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.