Ocker Hill

Hill, Mountain in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Ocker Hill

Stratford Park Lido View through turnstiles of 1930's open air lido with cast concrete diving boards and the modern leisure centre next door in Stratford Park, Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Stratford Park Lido Credit: Nat Bocking

Ocker Hill is a small hill located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the scenic countryside, it is part of the wider Cotswold Hills region. The hill is situated in close proximity to the village of Uley, nestled in the Stroud Valley.

Ocker Hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and verdant landscape, offering picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is primarily composed of limestone, a common feature of the Cotswold Hills. Its elevation reaches approximately 200 meters (656 feet), providing visitors with a moderate climb and an opportunity to enjoy panoramic vistas of the area.

The hill is home to a variety of flora and fauna, with a diverse range of plant species thriving in the fertile soil. Wildflowers such as primroses and bluebells can be found scattered across the hillside during the spring months, creating a vibrant and colorful display. The area is also home to a range of bird species, including thrushes, warblers, and finches, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Ocker Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering several walking trails that meander through the surrounding countryside. These trails provide opportunities for leisurely strolls, picnics, and nature exploration. The hill's accessibility and tranquil ambiance make it an ideal location for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat amidst nature.

Overall, Ocker Hill in Gloucestershire offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of the Cotswold Hills, providing a serene and memorable experience for all who venture there.

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Ocker Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.761542/-2.2460236 or Grid Reference SO8307. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stratford Park Lido View through turnstiles of 1930's open air lido with cast concrete diving boards and the modern leisure centre next door in Stratford Park, Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Stratford Park Lido
View through turnstiles of 1930's open air lido with cast concrete diving boards and the modern leisure centre next door in Stratford Park, Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Topograph on Haresfield Beacon The Severn Estuary can be seen in the distance.
Topograph on Haresfield Beacon
The Severn Estuary can be seen in the distance.
Stroud view General view of Stroud. The clump of buildings in the centre of the picture belong to Archway School. The pair of white lines looking like a giant rugby goal are chimney stacks belonging to the Millikan factory, a wool cloth mill. The hill in the background is Rodborough Hill.
Stroud view
General view of Stroud. The clump of buildings in the centre of the picture belong to Archway School. The pair of white lines looking like a giant rugby goal are chimney stacks belonging to the Millikan factory, a wool cloth mill. The hill in the background is Rodborough Hill.
Road to Haresfield Beacon The road forks left to Haresfield Beacon. A popular walking area with views of the river Severn. The Cotswold Way path lies close to the road.
Road to Haresfield Beacon
The road forks left to Haresfield Beacon. A popular walking area with views of the river Severn. The Cotswold Way path lies close to the road.
Farmland below Standish Woods The farmland past Standish village starts to rise towards Standish woods. The Cotswold Way path runs through the woods.
Farmland below Standish Woods
The farmland past Standish village starts to rise towards Standish woods. The Cotswold Way path runs through the woods.
Whiteshill Church Whiteshill church is situated at the southern end of Whiteshill and just north of Stroud. The church was opened in 1840.
Whiteshill Church
Whiteshill church is situated at the southern end of Whiteshill and just north of Stroud. The church was opened in 1840.
Farmland below Whiteshill Cotswold farmland to the east and below Whiteshill village. 2Km north of Stroud.
Farmland below Whiteshill
Cotswold farmland to the east and below Whiteshill village. 2Km north of Stroud.
Whiteshill village Whiteshill village is 2Km north of Stroud. The Cotswold Way path is 1Km to the west in Standish woods.
Whiteshill village
Whiteshill village is 2Km north of Stroud. The Cotswold Way path is 1Km to the west in Standish woods.
Randwick church Randwick parish church lies just below Standish wood and is 1Km north of Stroud.
Randwick church
Randwick parish church lies just below Standish wood and is 1Km north of Stroud.
Cotswold Way path in Standish woods The Cotswold Way path as it runs south-west through Standish woods. Taken in late April with a late spring the floor of the wood was covered in Wild Garlic and Bluebells.
Cotswold Way path in Standish woods
The Cotswold Way path as it runs south-west through Standish woods. Taken in late April with a late spring the floor of the wood was covered in Wild Garlic and Bluebells.
Ocker Hill phone box An original red phonebox stands by the footpath marker at Ocker Hill, Randwick.
Ocker Hill phone box
An original red phonebox stands by the footpath marker at Ocker Hill, Randwick.
Stroud Fire Station Stroud Fire Station, Paganhill Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire is station number W07 of the Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service.
Stroud Fire Station
Stroud Fire Station, Paganhill Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire is station number W07 of the Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service.
Ruscombe Tucked into a narrow valley in the Cotswolds just north of Stroud. A view from the Congregational church.
Ruscombe
Tucked into a narrow valley in the Cotswolds just north of Stroud. A view from the Congregational church.
Redhouse Lane, Westrip Westrip, on the edge of the built-up area of Stroud, retains a village feel. This photo, looking up the lane, shows Westrip Farm House and Westrip Lodge.
Redhouse Lane, Westrip
Westrip, on the edge of the built-up area of Stroud, retains a village feel. This photo, looking up the lane, shows Westrip Farm House and Westrip Lodge.
Welch's Farm, Standish C16-C17 farmhouse (and its dark guardian) - details from when it was offered for sale by Gloucestershire County Council in 2004 at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/adobe_acrobat/t/o/welchs_farm.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/adobe_acrobat/t/o/welchs_farm.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Seen from a diverted footpath past trees laden with mistletoe.
Welch's Farm, Standish
C16-C17 farmhouse (and its dark guardian) - details from when it was offered for sale by Gloucestershire County Council in 2004 at LinkExternal link . Seen from a diverted footpath past trees laden with mistletoe.
Woodcutters Arms, Whiteshill The pub occupies the fork of land between Upper Kitesnest Road and the Main Road in this ridge village.
Woodcutters Arms, Whiteshill
The pub occupies the fork of land between Upper Kitesnest Road and the Main Road in this ridge village.
Cottages in Cashes Green Cottages at the corner of Westrip Lane and Cashes Green Road, in an area where the majority of houses are modern.
Cottages in Cashes Green
Cottages at the corner of Westrip Lane and Cashes Green Road, in an area where the majority of houses are modern.
Squeeze gate stile on Cotswold Way On the Cotswold Way between Westrip and the Frome valley.
Squeeze gate stile on Cotswold Way
On the Cotswold Way between Westrip and the Frome valley.
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Ocker Hill is located at Grid Ref: SO8307 (Lat: 51.761542, Lng: -2.2460236)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.761542,-2.2460236
Randwick
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
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Bus Stop
Randwick Church
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Bus Stop
Primrose Hill
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Primrose Hill
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
The Hill
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Bus Stop
The Hill
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Bus Stop
The Lane
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Bus Stop
The Lane
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
Ludlow Green Inn
Bus: yes
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
Ludlow Green Inn
Bus: yes
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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Ruscombe Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
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Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Stile: squeezer
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Barrier: stile
Material: wood
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Barrier: stile
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Lat/Long: 51.760028/-2.2426639
Power: pole
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Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.758626/-2.2409004
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7593571/-2.2418439
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7605964/-2.2435391
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7581717/-2.241805
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.76173/-2.239198
Power: transformer
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7618835/-2.2455522
Natural: spring
Lat/Long: 51.7589402/-2.2501946
Barrier: stile
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
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Public Bookcase
Randwick Book Swap
Booth: K6
Colour: red
Disused Amenity: telephone
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Source: survey
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GL6 237D
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Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
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Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GL6 130D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.7594008/-2.2407773
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: Inside disused red phone box
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Man Made: telephone_box
Note: Phone box also used as a gallery.
Operator: Community Heartbeat
Ref: CH-RT-1 4 2 1
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.762323/-2.2404245
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GL6 139D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.7638275/-2.2398973
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 09:15; Su off
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GL6 107
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.7589162/-2.2478641
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.7621905/-2.2462749
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.7607138/-2.2479229
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.7594733/-2.2496317
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.7592836/-2.250583
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.7576943/-2.2470083
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.7576943/-2.2469774
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.7576927/-2.2469425
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.7576918/-2.2469117
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7577326/-2.2470678
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Randwick Village Hall, Chapel Fields, Randwick - to right of entrance
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.7577151/-2.2470694
Addr Postcode: GL6 6HW
Lat/Long: 51.7581559/-2.2474518
Addr Postcode: GL6 6HR
Lat/Long: 51.7581314/-2.2473807
Bus Stop
Ele: 221.7081299
Lat/Long: 51.7640654/-2.2457636
Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 51.7576753/-2.2480586
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