Upper Soudley Gloucestershire Map

About Upper Soudley

Upper Soudley rests within the embrace of Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean, a place where ancient woodland whispers secrets to the passing breeze. It lies 3.6 km south of Cinderford (from Cinderford: bearing 178°T, OS grid SO 657 105), and is situated north-north-west of Ayleford village. The air here, often carrying the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, seems to hold a quiet, enduring quality, much like the sturdy stone cottages that dot the landscape. Once, the industry of iron ore extraction shaped the contours of this land, leaving behind a subtle, yet palpable, echo of human endeavour against the enduring green. The gentle slope of the terrain guides the eye towards the verdant canopy, where shafts of sunlight, when they break through, paint fleeting patterns on the mossy banks. Upper Soudley, though modest, possesses a grounded spirit, a quiet resilience forged in the heart of this historic woodland.

About This Upper Soudley Map Page

Explore Upper Soudley, 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: 51.792197, -2.497707. 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.