Lower Hamworthy Dorset Map

About Lower Hamworthy

Lower Hamworthy stretches out along the northern edge of Poole Harbour, a place where the scent of salt and industry often mingles. It lies 1.4 km west-south-west of Poole (from Poole: bearing 237°T, OS grid SZ 003 902). The land here, though largely suburban now, retains a subtle echo of its maritime past, with the wide expanse of the harbour a constant, glittering presence. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal clouds, can cast a peculiar, silvery sheen upon the water, reflecting the muted colours of residential rooftops and the occasional gleam of a distant boat. The rhythm of Lower Hamworthy is one of ebb and flow, mirroring the tides that shape its shoreline. Evidence of its industrial heritage can still be found in the robust brickwork of older buildings, a quiet testament to the labour that once defined the locale.

About This Lower Hamworthy Map Page

Explore Lower Hamworthy, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.712098, -1.996648. 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.