Southcote Berkshire Map

About Southcote

Southcote, a verdant stretch of Berkshire, breathes a quiet character under the often luminous English sky. It lies 2.6 km west-south-west of Reading (from Reading: bearing 241°T, OS grid SU 691 719). Though its origins are rooted in the agricultural landscape that once defined this region, Southcote has long since embraced its suburban role, a collection of homes and gardens where the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, almost buttery glow upon the neatly trimmed hedges. The River Kennet, a silver thread unspooling through the broader Thames Valley, whispers its ancient presence nearby, a constant murmur beneath the hum of modern life. Here, the days unfold with a gentle regularity, marked by the school run and the evening return, a rhythm that feels both familiar and enduring.

About This Southcote Map Page

Explore Southcote, Berkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.442629, -1.006687. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.