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Ayleford

Settlement in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Ayleford

Dean Heritage Centre Ducks on the pond beside the centre.
Dean Heritage Centre Credit: Richard Sutcliffe

Ayleford is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated on the edge of the picturesque Cotswolds, it is surrounded by rolling hills and stunning countryside. The village is part of the district of Tewkesbury and lies approximately 8 miles southwest of the town of Tewkesbury.

Ayleford is known for its historic charm and idyllic rural setting. The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. It boasts a range of traditional stone cottages and well-preserved buildings, reflecting its rich heritage.

The heart of Ayleford is its local church, St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. This beautiful medieval church serves as a focal point for the community and is a popular attraction for visitors. The village also has a village hall, a primary school, and a pub, providing essential amenities for its residents.

Ayleford offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and exploring the nearby Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Despite its rural setting, Ayleford benefits from good transport links. The village is conveniently located near major road networks, including the M5 motorway, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Gloucester and Cheltenham.

In summary, Ayleford is a charming village nestled in the Gloucestershire countryside, known for its historic architecture, natural beauty, and strong sense of community.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.778001/-2.4909122 or Grid Reference SO6608. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dean Heritage Centre Ducks on the pond beside the centre.
Dean Heritage Centre
Ducks on the pond beside the centre.
Findall chimney-well hidden in extensive beech woods This well preserved monument to industry in the Forest of Dean coal field utilised the rising hot air from a fire at the base of the chimney to pull out stale air from the adjacent coal mines.
Findall chimney-well hidden in extensive beech woods
This well preserved monument to industry in the Forest of Dean coal field utilised the rising hot air from a fire at the base of the chimney to pull out stale air from the adjacent coal mines.
Children's activities at Dean Heritage Centre Same facade as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1723623">SO6610 : Forest of Dean Heritage Centre</a> but from a different angle.
Children's activities at Dean Heritage Centre
Same facade as SO6610 : Forest of Dean Heritage Centre but from a different angle.
The White Horse Inn, Upper Soudley Village pub on Church Road apparently noted for snail racing.
The White Horse Inn, Upper Soudley
Village pub on Church Road apparently noted for snail racing.
Top Road, Upper Soudley Looking towards the White Horse Inn with a still functioning telephone box. There are plans to close the box, a controversial move because mobile reception is poor in this area.
Top Road, Upper Soudley
Looking towards the White Horse Inn with a still functioning telephone box. There are plans to close the box, a controversial move because mobile reception is poor in this area.
Church Road, Upper Soudley Ahead is the White Horse Inn. The road through the heart of the Forest of Dean is designated a scenic route. The entrance on the immediate left gives access to the pub car park but at one time there was a station here on the long-closed Cinderford branch.
Church Road, Upper Soudley
Ahead is the White Horse Inn. The road through the heart of the Forest of Dean is designated a scenic route. The entrance on the immediate left gives access to the pub car park but at one time there was a station here on the long-closed Cinderford branch.
Dean Heritage Centre The Dean Heritage Centre was established in 1983 in Camp Mill, a former corn mill in Soudley. It houses a museum explaining the history of the Forest of Dean.
Dean Heritage Centre
The Dean Heritage Centre was established in 1983 in Camp Mill, a former corn mill in Soudley. It houses a museum explaining the history of the Forest of Dean.
Entrance to Soudley Ponds The entrance to Soudley Ponds (also known as Sutton Ponds). Wikipedia <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soudley_Ponds" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soudley_Ponds">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>
Entrance to Soudley Ponds
The entrance to Soudley Ponds (also known as Sutton Ponds). Wikipedia LinkExternal link
Soudley Ponds, Forest of Dean Soudley Ponds (also known as Sutton Ponds) comprise of four linked man-made ponds lined in succession through the narrow Sutton Valley. Wikipedia <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soudley_Ponds" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soudley_Ponds">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>
Soudley Ponds, Forest of Dean
Soudley Ponds (also known as Sutton Ponds) comprise of four linked man-made ponds lined in succession through the narrow Sutton Valley. Wikipedia LinkExternal link
Soudley Ponds, Forest of Dean Soudley Ponds (also known as Sutton Ponds) comprise of four linked man-made ponds lined in succession through the narrow Sutton Valley. Wikipedia <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soudley_Ponds" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soudley_Ponds">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>
Soudley Ponds, Forest of Dean
Soudley Ponds (also known as Sutton Ponds) comprise of four linked man-made ponds lined in succession through the narrow Sutton Valley. Wikipedia LinkExternal link
Dean Heritage Centre Dean Heritage Centre reflected in a mill pond. In the foreground ducks sit beside the mill race.
Dean Heritage Centre
Dean Heritage Centre reflected in a mill pond. In the foreground ducks sit beside the mill race.
Buildings at Dean Heritage Centre Buildings at Dean Heritage Centre reflected in the waters of the mill.
Buildings at Dean Heritage Centre
Buildings at Dean Heritage Centre reflected in the waters of the mill.
View to The Severn, 1 From near The Haie, the whole of the Arlingham bend can be seen. Lush green spring pasture in between.
View to The Severn, 1
From near The Haie, the whole of the Arlingham bend can be seen. Lush green spring pasture in between.
View to The Severn, 2 The Severn estuary seen from near The Haie. Lush spring pastures in the foreground.
View to The Severn, 2
The Severn estuary seen from near The Haie. Lush spring pastures in the foreground.
Bench mark in Upper Soudley, Forest of Dean This Ordnance Survey bench mark is on the remaining bridge support that once carried the G.W.R. Forest of Dean Branch through Upper Soudley. See also: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6182266">SO6510 : Former railway bridge support in Upper Soudley</a>
Bench mark in Upper Soudley, Forest of Dean
This Ordnance Survey bench mark is on the remaining bridge support that once carried the G.W.R. Forest of Dean Branch through Upper Soudley. See also: SO6510 : Former railway bridge support in Upper Soudley
Former railway bridge support in Upper Soudley The remaining bridge support that once carried the G.W.R. Forest of Dean Branch through Upper Soudley. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the short face facing the camera: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6182260">SO6510 : Bench mark in Upper Soudley, Forest of Dean</a>
Former railway bridge support in Upper Soudley
The remaining bridge support that once carried the G.W.R. Forest of Dean Branch through Upper Soudley. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the short face facing the camera: SO6510 : Bench mark in Upper Soudley, Forest of Dean
A rivet-less rivet bench mark on Soudley Bridge, Forest of Dean This indistinct rivet bench mark is on the low east parapet on the older of the two bridges over Soudley Brook, Upper Soudley. The older bridge has now been by-passed providing safer access to the village hall. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6182288">SO6510 : Soudley bridges over Soudley Brook</a>
A rivet-less rivet bench mark on Soudley Bridge, Forest of Dean
This indistinct rivet bench mark is on the low east parapet on the older of the two bridges over Soudley Brook, Upper Soudley. The older bridge has now been by-passed providing safer access to the village hall. See also SO6510 : Soudley bridges over Soudley Brook
Soudley bridges over Soudley Brook Part of the older of the two Soudley Bridges, with the more modern, and safer one behind the trees. There is a rivet bench mark cut into the low parapet in front of the camera: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6182279">SO6510 : A rivet-less rivet bench mark on Soudley Bridge, Forest of Dean</a>
Soudley bridges over Soudley Brook
Part of the older of the two Soudley Bridges, with the more modern, and safer one behind the trees. There is a rivet bench mark cut into the low parapet in front of the camera: SO6510 : A rivet-less rivet bench mark on Soudley Bridge, Forest of Dean
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Ayleford is located at Grid Ref: SO6608 (Lat: 51.778001, Lng: -2.4909122)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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