Westwood Kent Map

About Westwood

Westwood, a hamlet in Kent, carries the quietude of a place content with its own existence. It lies 4.7 km south-west of Northfleet (from Northfleet: bearing 225°T, OS grid TQ 599 703), and is situated west of Hook Green village. The lanes that thread through Westwood often reveal glimpses of ancient hedgerows, their dense greenness softened by the diffused light that filters through the South East's often cloud-laden skies. Here, the land gently slopes, a subtle undulation that hints at the ancient agricultural workings of the surrounding fields, where the soil, a rich loam, promises a good yield. The air, especially after a spring shower, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant woodlands, a fragrance that speaks of continuity rather than dramatic change. Westwood remains a place where the passage of time feels measured not by the hurried clock, but by the slow turning of the seasons and the enduring presence of its rural setting.

About This Westwood Map Page

Explore Westwood, 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: 51.409456, 0.298932. 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.