Windrush Gloucestershire Map

About Windrush

Windrush, a name that whispers of ancient waters, lies cradled by the gentle folds of the Cotswolds. It lies 5.9 km west of Burford (from Burford: bearing 279°T, OS grid SP 193 130), and is situated west-south-west of Great Barrington village. Here, the very air seems to hold a subtle luminescence, a soft, honeyed light that catches on the warm limestone of its cottages, giving them a comforting, sun-kissed glow. The River Windrush, the lifeblood of this landscape, meanders with a quiet persistence, its banks often fringed with the emerald velvet of summer meadows, a scene that feels as old as the stones themselves. Though the village itself is small, its presence in this pastoral tapestry is profound, a quiet anchor in a region celebrated for its enduring, rustic beauty. The surrounding countryside, a patchwork of ancient fields and woodlands, invites contemplation, a place where the slow turning of seasons is the most compelling of rhythms.

About This Windrush Map Page

Explore Windrush, 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: 51.816001, -1.721061. 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.