Rudford and Highleadon
Parish in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.901, -2.33 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 77 22 |
| Dialling code: | 01452 (Gloucester) |
Rudford and Highleadon sit in the western edge of the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, occupying a small area of rolling farmland, hedged lanes and scattered hamlets a short drive from larger centres such as Gloucester and Cheltenham. The landscape is characteristically rural, with mixed arable and pastoral holdings, traditional stone and brick cottages and easy access to woodlands and country walks that make it popular with walkers and cyclists.
The settlements have long agricultural roots and a quiet historic feel, with older farmhouses and a small local church reflecting centuries of rural life; today the economy is a mix of farming, small local businesses and people who commute to nearby towns. Community life tends to be close‑knit, organised around a parish council, village events and informal clubs, so while it’s peaceful and sparsely populated it retains an active local identity.
Postcode districts covering Rudford and Highleadon
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Cheltenham 10.6 miles17 km
- Worcester 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Hereford 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Stroud 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Great Malvern 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Evesham 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Tewkesbury 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Cirencester 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Chepstow 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Dursley 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Bishop's Cleeve 11.9 miles19.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Tibberton Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Moor End Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Highnam Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Hartpury Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Upleadon Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Churcham Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Maisemore Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Taynton Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Newent & Taynton Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Ashleworth Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Minsterworth Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Highnam with Haw Bridge Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Rudford and Highleadon
GL2 8DY, GL18 1HS, GL18 1HQ, GL18 1HJ, GL2 8DS, GL18 1HH, GL2 8DX, GL18 1HG, GL2 8DU … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 39.5 miles63.6 km
- Birmingham International Airport 45.5 miles73.1 km
- Gloucester Railway Station 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Cheltenham Spa Railway Station 9.8 miles15.8 km
Hotels near Rudford and Highleadon Ad
- Edward Hotel 2 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Three Choirs Vineyards 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Rodway Hill Golf & Eco Pod Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Spalite Hotel 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Corse Lawn House Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Tewkesbury Park 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Greenway Hotel & Spa 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Go2 Gloucester Quedgeley Hotel 5.3 miles8.4 km
Local points of interest
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 6.8 miles11 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Whaddon Road Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Forest of Dean Forest 12.4 miles20 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- The New Lawn Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Croome Court Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Harewood Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Cotswold Hills Hill 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 17.4 miles28 km
- Rotherwas Estate 17.6 miles28.3 km