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Elton Herefordshire Map

Traditional county: Herefordshire · Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire · Region: West Midlands

Explore Elton, Herefordshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Elton 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 Elton, Herefordshire

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PlaceElton
Traditional CountyHerefordshire
Unitary AuthorityCounty of Herefordshire
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude52.330959
Longitude-2.799579
Place TypeOther Settlement

About Elton

Elton emerges from the quiet creases of the Herefordshire landscape as a collection of stone and timber that seems to have grown directly from the marl. It lies 4.2 miles south-west of Ludlow (from Ludlow: bearing 233°T, OS grid SO 456 706), and is situated west-north-west of Richards Castle village. The air here holds a distinct, earthy clarity, sharpened by the proximity of the Elton Lane Cutting Sssi, where the exposed strata reveal the ancient, layered secrets of the earth. To the north, the rise of Bowburnet commands the horizon, providing a sturdy, green backdrop that shelters the low-lying lanes from the harsher winds. Life in Elton proceeds with a measured, agricultural patience, reflecting a long history of stewardship over the surrounding fields and hedgerows. The local architecture speaks of a time when dwellings were crafted to endure, using local materials that mirror the muted tones of the nearby hills. Throughout the changing seasons, the light catches the limestone walls in a way that makes the structures appear almost translucent against the deepening shadows of dusk. Residents of Elton move through their days with an unassuming grace, firmly anchored to a topography that demands respect and rewards careful observation.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Elton Lane Cutting Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 0.6 mi, 104° ESE
  • Bowburnet (Hill / Mountain) — 0.7 mi, 358° N
  • Burrington Meadow Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 0.8 mi, 315° NW · 3 ha
  • Aston Tump (Scheduled Monument) — 0.9 mi, 028° NNE
  • Gatley Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 1.0 mi, 212° SSW
  • Burrington Pool (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.0 mi, 326° NW
  • Gatley Park (Historic Park or Garden) — 1.3 mi, 195° SSW · 38 ha
  • Gatley Long Coppice (Forest / Woodland) — 1.5 mi, 226° SW
  • Monstay Rough (Forest / Woodland) — 1.5 mi, 026° NNE
  • Boneywell Dingle (Valley) — 1.6 mi, 097° E
  • Wigmore Lake (River) — 1.7 mi, 274° W
  • Richard's Castle (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 097° E
  • Richard'S Castle: A Motte And Bailey With An Enclosed Settlement. (Scheduled Monument) — 1.8 mi, 098° E · 5 ha
  • The Green (Park) — 1.9 mi, 097° E
  • Allcock's Brook (River) — 2.0 mi, 256° WSW
  • Downton Gorge (National Nature Reserve) — 2.2 mi, 333° NNW · 49 ha
  • Leintwardine Fishery (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.2 mi, 323° NW
  • Slight Univallate Hillfort 80M East Of Old Downton Cottage. (Scheduled Monument) — 2.2 mi, 312° NW
  • Downton Castle (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 2.3 mi, 346° NNW · 419 ha
  • Black Pool (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.7 mi, 076° ENE
  • Millennium Green (Park) — 2.8 mi, 248° WSW
  • Croft Castle (Castle) — 3.2 mi, 187° S
  • Oakly Park (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 3.8 mi, 027° NNE · 162 ha
  • Chapel of St Thomas the Martyr (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 053° NE
  • Chapel of St Mary Magdalene (Historic Ruins) — 4.1 mi, 052° NE
  • Ludlow Assembly Rooms (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 053° NE
  • Ludlow Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 053° NE
  • Shropshire Museums' Collections Centre (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 053° NE
  • Berrington Hall (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 142° SE
  • Nun Upton Oak (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 114° ESE

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About This Elton Map Page

Explore Elton, Herefordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.330959, -2.799579. 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.