Hobson County Durham Map

About Hobson

Hobson, a quiet hamlet in County Durham, bears the subtle imprint of its agricultural past. It lies 3.5 km north-north-east of Annfield Plain (from Annfield Plain: bearing 12°T, OS grid NZ 171 555), and is situated south-east of Pickering Nook village. The fields around Hobson, often bathed in the soft, diffused light characteristic of the North East, roll gently, hinting at the deep furrows ploughed by generations. Though industry has shaped much of the surrounding landscape, a sense of enduring, unhurried life persists in Hobson. The air here can carry the faint, earthy scent of damp soil after rain, a reminder of the land's enduring presence. Even the modest dwellings seem to settle into the contours of the land, as if they too have grown from the very ground they occupy.

About This Hobson Map Page

Explore Hobson, County Durham, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.894457, -1.733778. 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.