Cinderford, Gloucestershire Weather
About Cinderford, Gloucestershire
Cinderford rises from the rugged, verdant folds of the Forest of Dean, where the legacy of iron and coal still shadows the landscape. It lies 2.8 miles south of Mitcheldean (from Mitcheldean: bearing 188°T, OS grid SO 656 140), and is situated west-north-west of Littledean village. Beneath the canopy of the nearby Haywood Plantation, the earth remembers the heavy tread of miners who once carved their living from deep, dark seams. Today, the economy has shifted from subterranean toil to light industry and retail, yet the spirit of the place remains tethered to the hard-won resilience of its ancestors. The golden light of late afternoon often catches the rusted iron of The Old Coal Dram, a striking monument that anchors the history of the ground to the modern skyline.
Cinderford maintains a distinct, industrious character that persists in the quiet determination of its people. The Palace cinema continues to cast a long, cinematic glow over the high street, serving as a social heart where the local pulse beats most steadily. Beyond the residential rows, the waters of Cinderford Brook ripple toward the distant Severn, carving a path through the woodland that feels as ancient as the hills themselves. Famous figures such as the musician Rick Buckler have found their roots here, reflecting a creative spark that often emerges from these steep, forested slopes. The pride in the local football club, Cinderford Town AFC, reinforces a communal bond that thrives regardless of the changing seasons.
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About This Cinderford, Gloucestershire Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, real-time aviation weather (METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport), precipitation radar and Meteosat satellite imagery. Public safety alerts are sourced from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS), covering wind, rain, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm and extreme heat warnings. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cinderford includes coordinates 51.824387, -2.499165, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Cinderford is available on the Cinderford map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Gloucestershire weather hub.
Weather data is sourced from the Met Office and the open-source Open-Meteo API, whose ensemble includes the Met Office UKMO model. Severe weather warnings come from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS). River level and tidal data are sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring and National Tide Gauge Network APIs. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate shown where no reporting station is in range. Radar is provided by RainViewer and satellite imagery by EUMETSAT. All data updates automatically on every page visit.