Whelford Gloucestershire Map

About Whelford

Whelford, a quiet hamlet in Gloucestershire's Cotswold district, often catches the sunlight in a particular way, as if the very air itself has been spun from gold. It lies 2.7 km south-east of Fairford (from Fairford: bearing 142°T, OS grid SU 168 989), and is situated south-east of Horcott village. The gentle flow of the River Coln whispers its ancient secrets past the stone cottages, their roofs a warm honey against the perpetually changing sky. Here, the land unfolds in a soft embrace, a landscape that has nurtured generations of farmers and craftsmen, their labours etched into the very grain of the soil. The ancient church, St. Mary and All Saints, stands as a silent sentinel, its weathered stones a testament to centuries of quiet devotion. Whelford’s charm resides not in grand pronouncements, but in the understated beauty of its timeless setting.

About This Whelford Map Page

Explore Whelford, 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: 51.688750, -1.757575. 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.