Glasson Lancashire Map

About Glasson

Glasson’s harbour, a modest but enduring testament to maritime endeavour, opens to the Lune Estuary. It lies 6.3 km south-south-east of Heysham (from Heysham: bearing 153°T, OS grid SD 444 560), and is situated east of Sunderland village. Here, the water, often reflecting the broad Lancashire sky in shades of pearl and dove grey, whispers tales of tides and trade. The stone of the quay, worn smooth by countless boots and the relentless caress of salt air, feels cool and solid beneath the hand, a grounding presence against the ever-shifting sands of the estuary. A gentle breeze, carrying the faint scent of brine and distant farmland, rustles the reeds along the water’s edge, a quiet song for this small corner of England.

About This Glasson Map Page

Explore Glasson, Lancashire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.997709, -2.848558. 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.