Grittleton, Wiltshire Weather
About Grittleton, Wiltshire
Grittleton commands a quiet authority over the limestone plateau of north-west Wiltshire, where the architecture reflects the enduring character of the local oolitic stone. It lies 5.7 miles north-west of Chippenham (from Chippenham: bearing 317°T, OS grid ST 858 799), and is situated north-north-east of Upper Castle Combe village. The landscape surrounding Grittleton opens into broad, arable expanses that catch the low, honey-coloured light of the afternoon sun. To the north-northeast, the shallow depression of Clapcote Brake introduces a subtle variation in the topography, softening the rigid lines of the field boundaries. Ancient earthworks persist in the vicinity, including the long barrow near Green Barrow Farm, which serves as a silent reminder of human tenure across these chalky ridges. The presence of the Gauze Brook nearby provides a persistent, rhythmic movement of water that sustains the verdant margins of the surrounding pastures. Grittleton maintains a distinct composure, defined by the elegance of its historic manor and the sturdy, unadorned grace of its parish church. This environment fosters a sense of permanence, where the modern pace of life yields to the heavy, deliberate weight of the geology beneath.
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About This Grittleton, Wiltshire Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Grittleton, Wiltshire, 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 Grittleton includes coordinates 51.518577, -2.205553, in the county of Wiltshire, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Grittleton is available on the Grittleton map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Wiltshire 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.