Whiteshill

Settlement in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Whiteshill

Pitchcombe (Glos) St John the Baptist's Church
Pitchcombe (Glos) St John the Baptist's Church Credit: ChurchCrawler

Whiteshill is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the picturesque Cotswold Hills, it is approximately 3 miles northeast of Stroud and 18 miles southeast of Gloucester. The village is nestled amidst beautiful rolling countryside, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Whiteshill is a close-knit community with a population of around 2,000 residents. The village has a rich history, dating back to medieval times, and is known for its quaint charm and traditional architecture. The village center features a collection of stone cottages, a village green, and a historic church, which adds to its character.

Despite its small size, Whiteshill offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a local primary school, a village hall, and a community store for daily essentials. The village also boasts a pub, providing a social hub for locals and visitors alike.

Surrounded by nature, Whiteshill is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is near several walking trails, including the Cotswold Way, offering opportunities for scenic hikes and exploration. Additionally, the nearby town of Stroud offers more extensive amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Overall, Whiteshill is a picturesque village with a strong sense of community and a peaceful, rural atmosphere. It provides a delightful setting for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle amidst the natural beauty of Gloucestershire.

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Whiteshill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.765218/-2.2337847 or Grid Reference SO8307. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pitchcombe (Glos) St John the Baptist's Church
Pitchcombe (Glos) St John the Baptist's Church
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.
Cotswold Way path woodland The Cotswold Way path as it runs between Maitlands Wood and Hallidays Wood not far from Edge village.
Cotswold Way path woodland
The Cotswold Way path as it runs between Maitlands Wood and Hallidays Wood not far from Edge village.
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.
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.
Painswick Stream Painswick Stream flowing South-west close to Wades Mill not far from Pitchcombe.
Painswick Stream
Painswick Stream flowing South-west close to Wades Mill not far from Pitchcombe.
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.
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.
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.
Carpenter's Arms, Westrip At the top of Redhouse Lane on the way to Randwick.
Carpenter's Arms, Westrip
At the top of Redhouse Lane on the way to Randwick.
Chapel, More Hall Convent The chapel, with its octagonal belfry was converted from a dovecote in the early C20. The house beside it dates from the late C16 and early C17. The convent is run as a care home by the Grace and Compassion Benedictines, an order started in the 1950s.
Chapel, More Hall Convent
The chapel, with its octagonal belfry was converted from a dovecote in the early C20. The house beside it dates from the late C16 and early C17. The convent is run as a care home by the Grace and Compassion Benedictines, an order started in the 1950s.
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Whiteshill is located at Grid Ref: SO8307 (Lat: 51.765218, Lng: -2.2337847)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.765218,-2.2337847
Whiteshill
Is In: Gloucestershire, England, UK
Place: village
Wikidata: Q7996248
Lat/Long: 51.7646817/-2.2340008
Pub
Star Inn
Addr City: Stroud
Addr Place: Whiteshill
Addr Postcode: GL6 6AE
Addr Street: Main Road
Fhrs Id: 154066
Phone: +44 1453765321
Url: http://www.stroud-starinn.co.uk
Wikidata: Q26450751
Lat/Long: 51.760808/-2.2326092
Bus Stop
The Throat
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GL4060
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: The Throat
Naptan NaptanCode: glodajgj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Ruscombe Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7659489/-2.2368565
Bus Stop
Woodcutters Arms
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GL5167
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Woodcutters Arms
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: glodamgp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Main Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7640388/-2.2343686
Bus Stop
Woodcutters Arms
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GL5168
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Woodcutters Arms
Naptan NaptanCode: glodamgt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Main Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7636169/-2.2340187
Bus Stop
Ruscombe Rd
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLA57021
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Ruscombe Rd
Naptan NaptanCode: glogmtpt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Ruscombe Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7641097/-2.2348762
Bus Stop
Ludlow Green Inn
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLS253
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Ludlow Green Inn
Naptan NaptanCode: glodagpd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Ruscombe Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7631374/-2.2399427
Bus Stop
Ludlow Green Inn
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLS254
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Ludlow Green Inn
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: glodagpg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Ruscombe Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7631286/-2.2398267
Bus Stop
The Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLS255
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: The Close
Naptan NaptanCode: glodagtp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Ruscombe Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.764658/-2.2393856
Bus Stop
The Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLS256
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: The Close
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: glodagtm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Ruscombe Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.764595/-2.2394287
Bus Stop
Whiteshill Primary School
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLS385
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Whiteshill Primary School
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: glodamtj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Main Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7622788/-2.2331713
Bus Stop
Whiteshill Primary School
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLS386
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Whiteshill Primary School
Naptan NaptanCode: glodampt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Main Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7623504/-2.2333456
Bus Stop
The Star Inn
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLS388
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: The Star Inn
Naptan NaptanCode: glodamwm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Main Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7609851/-2.232672
Bus Stop
Hill Farm
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLS389
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Hill Farm
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: glodamat
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Main Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7669416/-2.2350503
Bus Stop
Hill Farm
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLS390
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Hill Farm
Naptan NaptanCode: glodamap
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: STRUD
Naptan Street: Main Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7671123/-2.2351381
Ruscombe
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 51.7642703/-2.2391911
Natural: spring
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Lat/Long: 51.7640844/-2.2393199
Ruscombe and Whiteshill Village Shop
Description: community run village shop and coffee bar
Note: community run village shop and coffee bar
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 51.7616737/-2.234428
Created By: Peanutz
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 51.760998/-2.232486
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7640343/-2.232023
Randwick transmitter
Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Communication Television: yes
Man Made: tower
Operator: Arqiva
Source: local_knowledge
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 51.7681326/-2.2383154
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.766078/-2.2272288
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7657326/-2.226668
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7684507/-2.2327821
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7686939/-2.2329095
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7683835/-2.2378491
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7686756/-2.2383919
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7614961/-2.2370856
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.762562/-2.2356654
Barrier: stile
Foot: designated
Material: wood
Stile: squeezer
Lat/Long: 51.7609854/-2.23581
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 51.7627861/-2.2353396
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7619533/-2.2364676
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7620175/-2.2349694
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7616854/-2.2342492
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7643183/-2.2317334
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7645329/-2.2313425
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7679377/-2.2352757
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7681578/-2.2345658
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7679471/-2.2362053
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7679752/-2.2374813
Power: transformer
Lat/Long: 51.7643598/-2.238062
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7639039/-2.2374327
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7631696/-2.236462
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7672421/-2.2312289
Post Box
Field Road Whiteshill
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GL6 226
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.7637039/-2.2307295
Post Box
Woodcutters Arms
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GL6 94
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.7641557/-2.2342968
Post Box
Whiteshill PO
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:15; Sa 09:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GL6 119
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.7630532/-2.2350227
Barrier: stile
Foot: designated
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 51.7683302/-2.238031
Barrier: stile
Foot: designated
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 51.767169/-2.236553
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.7695567/-2.235226
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.7686169/-2.2348032
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
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On outside wall of Ruscombe and Whiteshill Village Shop, to left of the entrance.
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Not Ref GB The Circuit: 1933CB00-C970-49F5-993C-B04200BC7B71
Lat/Long: 51.7616636/-2.2343849
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7616821/-2.234406
Social Facility
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Operator: Whiteshill and Ruscombe Parish Council
Social Facility: food_bank
Lat/Long: 51.7628949/-2.2337678
Public Bookcase
Location: in bus shelter
Public Bookcase Type: shelter
Lat/Long: 51.7636183/-2.2339632
Barrier: stile
Foot: designated
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 51.7692718/-2.2323037
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.7653813/-2.2364644
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.7654578/-2.2364115
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