Yorkley Gloucestershire Map

About Yorkley

Yorkley, a quiet ember in the Forest of Dean, glows with a settled, enduring character. It lies 3.4 km north of Lydney (from Lydney: bearing 353°T, OS grid SO 630 066), and is situated east-north-east of Whitecroft village. The very air here seems to hold the scent of damp earth and ancient trees, a subtle perfume that speaks of generations who have walked these paths. Though its origins are modest, Yorkley carries a quiet dignity, its houses clustered with a sense of shared purpose, their gardens often spilling over with the vibrant colours of hardy blooms, a small rebellion against the prevailing green. The gentle slopes that define its landscape offer glimpses of the wider Forest, a vast, verdant expanse that has long shaped the lives and livelihoods of its inhabitants, fostering a deep connection to the natural world.

About This Yorkley Map Page

Explore Yorkley, 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: 51.757165, -2.537033. 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.