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Wotton-under-Edge lies tucked into the base of the Cotswold Edge, where the hills rise sharply to the east and the Severn Vale opens out to the west. It is a town shaped by geography and historical industry; the local streams once powered dozens of cloth mills, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy Cotswold stone architecture and a High Street that still follows its medieval footprint. Today, it operates as a self-contained hub rather than a commuter village, with a functional mix of independent shops and a town hall that dates back to the 18th century. For those on foot, the Cotswold Way passes directly through the centre, and the climb up to the Wotton Hill trees provides a clear view over to the Forest of Dean and the Welsh mountains on a dry day. It’s a practical place to live, situated roughly midway between Bristol and Gloucester, yet it retains the quiet, slightly isolated character of a town that has always been defined by the escarpment at its back.