Traditional county: Kent · District / Borough: Folkestone and Hythe · Region: South East
Explore Hythe, Kent with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Hythe 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hythe, Kent, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Hythe |
| Traditional County | Kent |
| District / Borough | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.071423 |
| Longitude | 1.082879 |
| Place Type | Town |
Hythe, a town graced by the sea's ancient whisper, has long drawn its character from the ebb and flow of both tide and trade. Its history is etched in the resilient stone of its churches and the enduring lines of its streets, a narrative shaped by its maritime connections and the fertile hinterland that has sustained it. The economy of Hythe, once reliant on the sea's bounty and the passage of travellers, now finds its footing in the enduring appeal of its coastal charm and the vibrant pulse of local commerce, a quiet testament to its adaptability. It lies 6.9 km west of Folkestone (from Folkestone: bearing 260°T, OS grid TR 160 347), and is situated south-south-east of Saltwood village. The ancient church of St Leonard, with its commanding presence, stands as a sentinel over Hythe, its crypt a cool, hushed counterpoint to the bright, salt-laden air that often graces the town. The Royal Military Canal, a curious scar upon the landscape, speaks of a different era, now a peaceful waterway where the soft green of its banks invites quiet contemplation. One might imagine the echoes of Roman footsteps on the old shore, a faint murmur beneath the more immediate sounds of seagulls and the distant hum of life, a timeless rhythm that continues to define Hythe's enduring spirit.
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Explore Hythe, Kent, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.071423, 1.082879. 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 built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |