Ashton Hampshire Map

About Ashton

Ashton, a quiet hamlet within Hampshire's Winchester district, breathes the gentle air of England's South East. It lies 1.7 km north of Bishop's Waltham (from Bishop's Waltham: bearing 353°T, OS grid SU 551 193). The land around Ashton unfolds with a subtle grace, its fields often catching the low afternoon sun in a warm, buttery light that seems to linger on the hedgerows. Here, the earth is a rich tapestry of chalk and clay, supporting pastures that have fed livestock for generations, their verdant expanse a soothing balm to the eye. The very quietude of Ashton speaks of a life lived at a measured pace, a stark contrast to the more bustling centres of the county, yet possessing its own distinct character. The air itself often carries the faint, sweet scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, a sensory signature of this tranquil corner of England.

About This Ashton Map Page

Explore Ashton, Hampshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.970691, -1.215805. 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.