Downend Hampshire Map

About Downend

Downend’s gentle rise catches the morning sun, a quiet prelude to the day's unfolding. It lies 1.4 km east of Fareham (from Fareham: bearing 95°T, OS grid SU 594 060). The fields here, often a vibrant green under the Hampshire sky, roll with a soft grace, hinting at the agricultural rhythms that have shaped this land for generations. Though not a grand edifice, the local parish church, with its weathered stone and watchful spire, anchors the heart of Downend, a silent witness to the passing centuries and the quiet devotions held within its walls. The air itself seems to hold a certain clarity, carrying the distant scent of the Solent on a favourable breeze, a subtle reminder of the coast’s proximity. Life in Downend moves at a pace that allows one to notice the changing hues of the hedgerows and the industrious flight of swallows.

About This Downend Map Page

Explore Downend, 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: 50.851206, -1.156384. 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.