Low Westwood County Durham Map

About Low Westwood

Low Westwood holds its quiet place in the rolling Durham countryside. It lies 5.5 km north of Consett (from Consett: bearing 6°T, OS grid NZ 113 564), and is situated west-south-west of Hamsterley village. The land here falls away in gentle, grassy slopes, often catching the soft, grey light that washes over the North East, hinting at the ancient coal seams that once shaped its fortunes. Fields, a patchwork of muted greens and browns, stretch towards horizons punctuated by the occasional solitary farmstead, their roofs catching the fleeting sun. The air, when still, carries the faint scent of damp earth and distant sheep, a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural character of Low Westwood. Though industry has receded, leaving behind a softened landscape, the village retains a sense of enduring presence, a place where life unfolds with a certain, unhurried grace.

About This Low Westwood Map Page

Explore Low Westwood, 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: 54.902458, -1.824345. 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.