Cainscross

Settlement in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Cainscross

Finger Post, Walkley Hill, Stroud In the parish of Rodborough opposite the &quot;Prince Albert&quot; pub. To the right is Dudbridge (board read Gloucester 13in 2011), to the left is Minchinhampton and towards the camera (North) is down Rodborough Hill to Stroud.
View prior to 2015 is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7676215">SO8404 : Finger Post, Walkley Hill, Stroud</a>.

Inscription (was): [Minchinhampton / Cirencester] // [Stroud] // Cainscross 1 / Gloucester 13

Milestone Society National ID: tbc — Finger Post, Walkley Hill, Stroud Credit: Ian Kenny Roberts

Cainscross is a small suburb located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the town of Stroud, it is nestled in the picturesque Cotswold Hills. With a population of around 3,000 residents, Cainscross retains a close-knit community atmosphere.

The area is well-known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills and lush green landscapes surrounding the suburb. It offers breathtaking views of the Gloucestershire countryside, making it a desirable residential location for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic setting.

Cainscross is home to a range of amenities that cater to the needs of its residents. The suburb has a local primary school, providing education for young children within the community. Additionally, there are several local shops and businesses, including convenience stores, a post office, and a few pubs and restaurants.

Transportation links in Cainscross are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the suburb to the nearby towns and villages. The town of Stroud, located just a short distance away, offers further amenities and is easily accessible by public transport or car.

The area surrounding Cainscross offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. Residents can enjoy leisurely walks and hikes in the nearby countryside, or visit the nearby Cotswold Canals Trust, a preservation society working to restore the historic canals that once ran through the area.

Overall, Cainscross is a charming and tranquil suburb that combines the beauty of the Gloucestershire countryside with convenient access to amenities and transportation links.

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Cainscross Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.747907/-2.240422 or Grid Reference SO8305. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Finger Post, Walkley Hill, Stroud

In the parish of Rodborough opposite the "Prince Albert" pub. To the right is Dudbridge (board read Gloucester 13in 2011), to the left is Minchinhampton and towards the camera (North) is down Rodborough Hill to Stroud. View prior to 2015 is SO8404 : Finger Post, Walkley Hill, Stroud. Inscription (was): [Minchinhampton / Cirencester] // [Stroud] // Cainscross 1 / Gloucester 13 Milestone Society National ID: tbc

Ian Kenny Roberts

Finger Post, Walkley Hill, Stroud

From 2011, in the parish of Rodborough opposite the "Prince Albert" pub. To the right is Dudbridge and Gloucester, to the left is Minchinhampton and towards the camera (North) is down Rodborough Hill to Stroud. 2023 view is SO8404 : Finger Post, Walkley Hill, Stroud. Inscription (was): [Minchinhampton / Cirencester] // [Stroud] // Cainscross 1 / Gloucester 13 Milestone Society National ID: tbc

Tim Beer

Stroud junior School

This sign saying "Danger children at Play" struck me a rather amusing and beyond the wall can be seen a snippet of Stroud.

Jack Hill

Rodborough Fort

Angus Townley

Performance outside Stroud Subscription Rooms

Skate Naked perform outside the 'Sub Rooms'

Angus Townley

Views from Selsley Ridge

View of Selsley and Caincross

Nat Bocking

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.

Nat Bocking

Rodborough Hill

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

Tamara Kwan

St Laurence Church

Stroud parish church, St Laurence through the early morning mist shortly before 9am. The foreground wall is alongside Landsdown road and past that is Bank Gardens.

Peter 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

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.

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