Blackhorse

Settlement in Gloucestershire

England

Blackhorse

Bury Hill Fort An Iron Age hill fort at Winterbourne near Bristol — Bury Hill Fort Credit: John Phillips

Blackhorse is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated about 5 miles east of the town of Stroud, Blackhorse is nestled within the picturesque Cotswolds region, known for its stunning natural beauty and charming rural landscapes. The village falls under the administrative district of Stroud and has a population of around 500 residents.

Blackhorse, as its name suggests, has a rich historical connection to the coal mining industry. In the past, the village was home to several collieries, which played a vital role in fueling the local economy. Today, remnants of this industrial heritage can still be seen in the form of old mine shafts and disused railway lines that once transported coal.

Despite its small size, Blackhorse offers a sense of community and a range of amenities for its residents. The village boasts a primary school, a church, and a pub, providing essential services and social hubs for locals. The surrounding countryside is a haven for nature enthusiasts, with numerous walking trails and scenic spots to explore.

Transport links to Blackhorse are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and villages. The closest railway station is in Stroud, offering connections to larger cities like Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Overall, Blackhorse is a tranquil and idyllic village, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life, while still providing essential amenities and a close-knit community for its residents.

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Blackhorse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.49762/-2.489043 or Grid Reference ST6677. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bury Hill Fort

An Iron Age hill fort at Winterbourne near Bristol

John Phillips

Frome Valley tranquillity and thunder

The Frome Valley Walkway at Hambrook where the path goes under the noisy M4 just east of the junction with the M32 to Bristol centre

John Phillips

Downend (Glos) St Augustine of Canterbury RC Church

Really a suburb of Bristol, but South Glos people are fiercely independent. This Catholic Church is a notable feature in this sea of 1950s and 1960s housing.

ChurchCrawler

Mangotsfield (Glos) St James Church

ChurchCrawler

Emersons Green

Emersons Green shopping complex

Stephen Bashford

Bromley Heath Park summer fete 2003

Always get sunshine each year!

Tony Parker

M4 looking East from footbridge

The old road between Downend and Winterbourne not open for cars, now provides a good vantage point for police speed cameras

John Phillips

Can you spot the speed camera?

Footbridge over both the Bristol northern ring road [A4174] and the M4

John Phillips

A sad spot for a family

From the footbridge over the A4174 Bristol Ring road at Downend. Note the flowers by the first lamp post

John Phillips

Kendleshire Golf Club

Water hazards here.

John Phillips

Farmland near the M4 motorway

Looking South from Coalsack Lane

John Phillips

Rather overgrown Folly Bridge over Folly Brook

At the back of a pub car park

John Phillips

Dragonfly

On the new roundabout at the entrance to Emerald Park Industrial Estate

John Phillips

Cycle Path in Vinny Green

This area is predominantly new housing, and the developers seemed to have installed plenty of cycle paths, however some of the junctions with roads could have been designed better.

Linda Bailey

The Owl and the Pussy Cat

There were two of these 3-piece panels which told the story of the Owl and the Pussy Cat's vogage.

Linda Bailey

The 2nd Part of the Owl and Pussy Cat Poem

The 2nd half of the Owl and Pussy Cat Poem showing its position on a very small green in front of housing in Vinny Green. See ST6677 : The Owl and the Pussy Cat for a closer view.

Linda Bailey