Alderley Edge Cheshire Map

About Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge, a Cheshire village, offers a quiet dignity to its inhabitants and visitors. It lies 2.7 km south of Wilmslow (from Wilmslow: bearing 187°T, OS grid SJ 843 783), and is situated north of Nether Alderley village. The sandstone escarpment from which Alderley Edge takes its name forms a dramatic backdrop, its slopes dotted with ancient oaks that catch the sun's departing rays with a burnished glow. The village itself boasts a handsome parade of Edwardian and Victorian shopfronts, each telling a silent story of commerce and community beneath their ornate cornices. Beneath the surface, the lingering whispers of copper mining history add a layer of intrigue to the seemingly placid landscape, a reminder of the industry that once shaped this place. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp woodland, a testament to the verdant embrace of the surrounding countryside.

About This Alderley Edge Map Page

Explore Alderley Edge, Cheshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.301622, -2.236157. 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.