Worley

Settlement in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Worley

Forner coal merchant's building at Egypt Mill Now converted to provide accommodation for the Egypt Mill Hotel
Forner coal merchant's building at Egypt Mill Credit: Graham Hogg

Worley is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles north of Gloucester, Worley is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Cotswolds, renowned for its rolling hills and charming rural scenery.

With a population of around 500 residents, Worley has a close-knit and friendly community. The village is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of traditional Cotswold stone cottages and newer houses. The architecture reflects the region's heritage, with many buildings dating back several centuries.

Despite its small size, Worley offers a range of amenities to its residents. There is a local pub, The Red Lion, which serves as a social hub for the community. The village also has a primary school, Worley Primary, providing education for children aged 4-11. For daily needs, residents can rely on a small shop that stocks essential groceries.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. Many residents enjoy long walks or bike rides through the scenic trails that crisscross the area. The nearby River Severn offers fishing and boating opportunities for enthusiasts.

Worley is well-connected to the wider region. The A417 road runs adjacent to the village, providing convenient access to Gloucester and other nearby towns. The village is also served by regular bus services, connecting it to various destinations in the area.

Overall, Worley offers a peaceful and idyllic rural lifestyle, with its stunning natural surroundings and strong community spirit. Its location provides a perfect balance between tranquility and accessibility to larger towns and cities in Gloucestershire.

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Worley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.694333/-2.2285577 or Grid Reference ST8499. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forner coal merchant's building at Egypt Mill Now converted to provide accommodation for the Egypt Mill Hotel
Forner coal merchant's building at Egypt Mill
Now converted to provide accommodation for the Egypt Mill Hotel
Nailsworth Stream at Egypt Mill Hotel The hotel is a conversion of a former textile mill, one of many in the Nailsworth valley.
Nailsworth Stream at Egypt Mill Hotel
The hotel is a conversion of a former textile mill, one of many in the Nailsworth valley.
The Railway Hotel, Nailsworth The railway here closed in 1966 though passenger services were terminated in 1949 and the grade II listed hotel now provides luxury holiday apartments.
The Railway Hotel, Nailsworth
The railway here closed in 1966 though passenger services were terminated in 1949 and the grade II listed hotel now provides luxury holiday apartments.
Stone Stile, Devil's Elbow As the footpath leaves Box Wood. The view from the road is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7038355">ST8699 : Stone Stile, Devil's Elbow</a>.
Stone Stile, Devil's Elbow
As the footpath leaves Box Wood. The view from the road is ST8699 : Stone Stile, Devil's Elbow.
Stone Stile, Devil's Elbow As the footpath leaves Box Wood. The view from the footpath is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7038353">ST8699 : Stone Stile, Devil's Elbow</a>.
Stone Stile, Devil's Elbow
As the footpath leaves Box Wood. The view from the footpath is ST8699 : Stone Stile, Devil's Elbow.
Stone Stile, Horsley Off Narrowcut Lane, on Gloucestershire footpath MHO75 looking West. The view looking East is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067457">ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley</a>.
Stone Stile, Horsley
Off Narrowcut Lane, on Gloucestershire footpath MHO75 looking West. The view looking East is ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley.
Stone Stile, Horsley Off Narrowcut Lane, on Gloucestershire footpath MHO75 looking East. The view looking West is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067455">ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley</a>.
Stone Stile, Horsley
Off Narrowcut Lane, on Gloucestershire footpath MHO75 looking East. The view looking West is ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley.
Stone Stile, Horsley At the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths MHO19 & MHO18, looking into the field. The view looking SW along MHO18 is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067498">ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley</a>.
Stone Stile, Horsley
At the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths MHO19 & MHO18, looking into the field. The view looking SW along MHO18 is ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley.
Stone Stile, Horsley At the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths MHO19 & MHO18, looking SW along MHO18. The view looking NE into the field is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067495">ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley</a>.
Stone Stile, Horsley
At the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths MHO19 & MHO18, looking SW along MHO18. The view looking NE into the field is ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley.
Stone Stile, Horsley Looking North into the top (rented by Ben) field on Gloucestershire footpaths MHO18 & MHO17. The view looking South is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067517">ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley</a>.
Stone Stile, Horsley
Looking North into the top (rented by Ben) field on Gloucestershire footpaths MHO18 & MHO17. The view looking South is ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley.
Stone Stile, Horsley Looking South from the top field (rented by Ben) on Gloucestershire footpaths MHO18 & MHO17. The view looking North is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067514">ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley</a>.
Stone Stile, Horsley
Looking South from the top field (rented by Ben) on Gloucestershire footpaths MHO18 & MHO17. The view looking North is ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley.
Stone Stile, Horsley A "gap in the wall" stile under the wooden structure. Looking NE on  Gloucestershire footpath MHO62 to MHO70. The view looking into the field is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067535">ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley</a>.
Stone Stile, Horsley
A "gap in the wall" stile under the wooden structure. Looking NE on Gloucestershire footpath MHO62 to MHO70. The view looking into the field is ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley.
Stone Stile, Horsley A "gap in the wall" stile under the wooden structure. Looking SW to  Gloucestershire footpath MHO62 from MHO70. The view looking from the field is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067532">ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley</a>.
Stone Stile, Horsley
A "gap in the wall" stile under the wooden structure. Looking SW to Gloucestershire footpath MHO62 from MHO70. The view looking from the field is ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley.
Stone Stile, Horsley Stile to Gloucestershire footpath MHO68, off a farm track looking SE. The view looking to the track is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067615">ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley</a>.
Stone Stile, Horsley
Stile to Gloucestershire footpath MHO68, off a farm track looking SE. The view looking to the track is ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley.
Stone Stile, Horsley Stile to Gloucestershire footpath MHO68, looking NW to a farm track. The view looking from the track is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067609">ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley</a>.
Stone Stile, Horsley
Stile to Gloucestershire footpath MHO68, looking NW to a farm track. The view looking from the track is ST8398 : Stone Stile, Horsley.
Stone Stile, Nailsworth On Gloucestershire footpath ZNA19 looking West. The view looking East is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067668">ST8499 : Stone Stile, Nailsworth</a>. The gap is the source of a spring running downhill to the right.
Stone Stile, Nailsworth
On Gloucestershire footpath ZNA19 looking West. The view looking East is ST8499 : Stone Stile, Nailsworth. The gap is the source of a spring running downhill to the right.
Stone Stile, Nailsworth On Gloucestershire footpath ZNA19 looking East. The view looking West is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067662">ST8499 : Stone Stile, Nailsworth</a>. The gap is the source of a spring running downhill to the left.
Stone Stile, Nailsworth
On Gloucestershire footpath ZNA19 looking East. The view looking West is ST8499 : Stone Stile, Nailsworth. The gap is the source of a spring running downhill to the left.
Stone Stile, Nailsworth Looking West on Gloucestershire footpaths ZNA19 & MHO14 to the u/c road. The view from the road is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7067689">ST8499 : Stone Stile, Nailsworth</a>.
Stone Stile, Nailsworth
Looking West on Gloucestershire footpaths ZNA19 & MHO14 to the u/c road. The view from the road is ST8499 : Stone Stile, Nailsworth.
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Worley is located at Grid Ref: ST8499 (Lat: 51.694333, Lng: -2.2285577)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Turning Circle
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The George Inn
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Lawnside Stores
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Inscription: Henry Clissold Major 474 Field Coy. Royal Engineers Lived Here Killed 28th September 1917 Aged 46 Buried: Duhallow ADS Cemetery, Belgium Awarded D S O Lest We Forget
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Inscription: ERIC RUEGG CALVERT 2nd Lieutenant Royal Sussex Rgt. Lived Here Killed 8th Aug. 1917 Aged 27 Buried in Dickebusch New Military Extention Cemetery, Belgium Lest We Forget
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Historic: memorial
Inscription: BERTIE HARRISON Private 4th Worcestershire Rgt. Lived Here Died 31st May 1915 Aged 19 Buried in Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery Gallipoll, Turkey Lest We Forget
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Historic: memorial
Inscription: Wallace Creed Private D Coy. 6th Somerset Light Infantry Lived Here Died 21st March 1918 Aged 21 Commemorated on Poziers Memorial France Lest We Forget
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Wikimedia Commons: File:Wallace Creed plaque Nailsworth.jpg
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Inscription: CHARLEY F. EVANS Private 8th Gloucestershire Rgt. Lived Here Killed 9th July 1917 Aged 21 Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial Leper Belgium Lest We Forget
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Bus Stop
Star Hill
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
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Addr City: Stroud
Addr Housename: Springfields
Addr Postcode: GL6 0RA
Addr Street: Chestnut Hill
Addr Town: Nailsworth
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