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Witton Gilbert County Durham Map

Traditional county: County Durham · Region: North East

Explore Witton Gilbert, County Durham with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Witton Gilbert map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Witton Gilbert, County Durham

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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Witton Gilbert, County Durham, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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PlaceWitton Gilbert
Traditional CountyCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude54.805547
Longitude-1.640055
Place TypeVillage

About Witton Gilbert

Witton Gilbert holds a quiet gravity, formed by the meeting of rolling pastures and the lingering influence of its medieval past. It lies 3.0 miles north-west of Durham (from Durham: bearing 310°T, OS grid NZ 232 456), and is situated south-west of Sacriston village. The landscape surrounding Witton Gilbert rises and falls with a deliberate grace, anchored by the presence of Blackcliff Hill to the west. To the south, the slopes of Low Church Hill catch the late afternoon light, turning the grasses a pale, burnished bronze that contrasts with the deep greens of the lower fields. Nearby, the water of Nor Burn moves with a persistent, cold clarity, carving a narrow path through the earth that has remained constant for generations. The legacy of the former parish church continues to shape the local character, grounding the modern dwellings in a sense of longevity that defies the frantic pace of the wider world. Witton Gilbert remains a place where the horizon feels wide and personal, offering a clear view across the North East landscape that rewards those who walk its lanes. In this corner of County Durham, the seasons leave a visible mark on the soil, defining the rhythm of life far more effectively than any clock.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Blackcliff Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.2 mi, 242° WSW
  • Low Church Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.2 mi, 178° S
  • Nor Burn (River) — 0.2 mi, 311° NW
  • Witton Dene (Valley) — 0.4 mi, 131° SE
  • Kay's Burn (River) — 0.5 mi, 236° SW
  • The Pulse (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 028° NNE
  • Grange And Chapel, Bear Park (Scheduled Monument) — 1.3 mi, 147° SSE
  • Beaurepaire (Historic Ruins) — 1.3 mi, 149° SSE
  • Old Hall (Scheduled Monument) — 1.4 mi, 294° WNW
  • Exhibition Hall Theatre (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 215° SW
  • Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 216° SW
  • Aldin Grange (Or Bearpark) Bridge (Scheduled Monument) — 2.1 mi, 147° SSE
  • Holmside Park (Theme Park) — 2.3 mi, 345° NNW
  • Battle Of Neville'S Cross 1346 (Registered Battlefield) — 2.5 mi, 141° SE · 39 ha
  • Waldridge Fell Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 2.6 mi, 026° NNE · 114 ha
  • Wanister Bog (Wetland) — 2.6 mi, 032° NNE
  • Flass Well (Park) — 2.9 mi, 132° SE
  • Broompark Picnic Area (Park) — 2.9 mi, 155° SSE
  • Rag Path Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 2.9 mi, 219° SW
  • Fram Well Head (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 126° SE
  • Former brick works (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 118° ESE
  • Crook Hall Gardens (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 121° ESE
  • Gala (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 126° SE
  • City Theatre (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 128° SE
  • View of Cathedral, Mill and weir (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 133° SE
  • Durham Cathedral Museum (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 132° SE
  • Viewing gallery (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 127° SE
  • Durham Castle (Castle) — 3.3 mi, 129° SE
  • Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 127° SE
  • Durham Castle And Cathedral (World Heritage Site) — 3.4 mi, 132° SE · 9 ha

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About This Witton Gilbert Map Page

Explore Witton Gilbert, 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: 54.805547, -1.640055. 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.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.