Itchen Hampshire Map

About Itchen

Itchen breathes a quiet, settled air, a place where the concerns of the wider world seem to recede like the tide. It lies 2.2 km east-south-east of Southampton (from Southampton: bearing 105°T, OS grid SU 440 113). The gentle slopes of its suburban landscape are softened by the dappled light filtering through mature trees, a quiet testament to generations who have walked these paths. Though no grand abbey or castle dominates its skyline, the modest brickwork of its dwellings speaks of a practical, enduring spirit, a community built on steady foundations. The subtle shimmer of distant water hints at the River Itchen, a lifeblood that has nourished this land for centuries, its waters reflecting the ever-changing hues of the English sky.

About This Itchen Map Page

Explore Itchen, 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: 50.899861, -1.374571. 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.