Soggy Bottom Valley

Official Coat of Arms

A shield divided between perpetually grey clouds above and a gradient representing the town's legendary inclines below. Supported by two mountain goats wearing hiking boots, with a banner reading 'Per Aspera Ad Tesco' - through hardship to the supermarket.

TripAdvisor Review

★★★☆☆ 3/5

"Visited Stroud expecting a quaint Welsh valley town and got exactly that, plus a free workout from all the hills. The high street is basically a ski slope without the snow, and I counted three charity shops selling the same book. Nice views though, if you can catch your breath long enough to appreciate them."

Property Listing

Characterful hillside location offering unparalleled cardiovascular benefits! This unique topography ensures every journey is an adventure, with gravity-assisted commuting available in one direction. The town's elevated position provides natural drainage and exciting sledging opportunities during rare snow events.

Twinned With

San Francisco — Both cities prove that humans will stubbornly build on impossibly steep hills just to make life interesting.

Supporting Evidence

Stroud's High Street has such a steep gradient that local legend claims you can roll a marble from the top and it'll reach the River Severn without stopping.