Selsley

Settlement in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Selsley

Woodchester village Looking directly west from the edge of Minchinhampton Common. The lower large field to the right is adjacent to the famous Woodchester Orpheus mosaic, part of possibly the biggest and most opulent Roman Villa in the UK. A replica of the mosaic is on display nearby at Prinknash Abbey. Villa May have been home to the governing family of this important area, with Cirencester only 14 miles away and Bath 27 miles. — Woodchester village Credit: Richard Haworth

Selsley is a small village located in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England. Situated on the western edge of the Cotswolds, it lies approximately 2 miles south of Stroud and 10 miles west of Cirencester. The village is nestled amidst picturesque rolling hills, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

With a population of around 300, Selsley maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village is known for its charming stone houses and historic buildings, reflecting its rich heritage. The centerpiece of Selsley is the magnificent Selsley Common, a large open space of approximately 104 acres. This commonland is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, renowned for its diverse flora and fauna.

Selsley is also famous for its annual summer fete, which brings together locals and visitors alike for a day of festivities, including traditional games, stalls, and live music. Additionally, the village boasts a vibrant pub, The Bell Inn, which serves as a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors to enjoy a pint and savor hearty pub meals.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Selsley offers several walking trails, including the Cotswold Way National Trail, which passes through the village. The area is also a haven for birdwatchers, with various species of birds frequenting the common and surrounding woodland.

Overall, Selsley is a charming village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, showcasing the idyllic beauty of the Gloucestershire countryside.

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Selsley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.731615/-2.248676 or Grid Reference SO8203. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodchester village

Looking directly west from the edge of Minchinhampton Common. The lower large field to the right is adjacent to the famous Woodchester Orpheus mosaic, part of possibly the biggest and most opulent Roman Villa in the UK. A replica of the mosaic is on display nearby at Prinknash Abbey. Villa May have been home to the governing family of this important area, with Cirencester only 14 miles away and Bath 27 miles.

Richard Haworth

Selsley Common from Rodborough

Taken from somewhat undulating Gastrells School playing fields looking due west. This ridge is very popular with paragliders, hang-gliders, gliders and model gliders, can get a bit busy up there!

Richard Haworth

Rodborough Fort

Angus Townley

Little London

Small hamlet just outside Kingscourt at the foot of Rodborough Common.

Angus Townley

King's Stanley (Glos) St George's Church

The churchyard is exceptionally large and there is an avenue of clipped yew trees .

ChurchCrawler

Views from Selsley Ridge

View of Selsley and Caincross

Nat Bocking

Rodborough Common, near Stroud

Looking south, towards the enclosed housing estate at the top of the Common.

Alex Cameron

Rodborough Hill

View from Rodborough Hill looking north over Beeches Green with Whiteshill in the distance.

Tamara Kwan

Dudbridge Cycle Track

Former Midland Railway line linking Nailsworth and Stonehouse now a cycle track. The bridge is where the B4066 climbs towards Selsley.

Peter Kwan

Ebley Mill

Ebley mill is next to the Stroudwater canal. This particular bit of the mill is now a fitness club. The canal is being restored and excavated and this viewpoint will soon only be possible from a boat.

Peter Kwan

Selsley

The B4066 road rises through Selsley a bit too steeply for this cyclist. Randwick rises across the other side of the valley.

Peter Kwan

Dudbridge Cycle Track

The railway line ran between Dudbridge and Stroud and is viewed from the Dudbridge End. Nowadays it's the best made bit of cycle track in Stroud, it's a pity the access is by a flight of stairs. The road bridge carries traffic between Dudbridge Hill and Dudbridge.

Peter Kwan

Selsley. All Saints church

This church which was built in 1862, was copied from one in the Austrian Tyrol, the designer was G.F.Bodley.

Anonymous 4610

Stroud Fire Station

Stroud Fire Station, Paganhill Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire is station number W07 of the Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service.

Kevin Hale

North Woodchester church

St Mary's Church in north Woodchester was consecrated in 1863. It replaced a previous church which was located on a different site in Woodchester, and was pulled down in the mid 1800s.

Sharon Loxton

Uneven ground on Selsley Common

The humpy, bumpy nature of the ground in this area of Selsey Common is because there was once a fairly large Cotswold stone (oolitic limestone) quarry here. The quarry was already disused by 1888, as indicated on maps of that date.

Sharon Loxton

Cows on Selsley Common

With so much land to roam on, these cows have chosen to find pasture perilously close to the B4066. Cattle grids placed a strategic locations prevent the cattle from straying from the commonland.

Sharon Loxton