Lower Penwortham Lancashire Map

About Lower Penwortham

Lower Penwortham, a quiet suburb, finds its place on the Lancashire plain. It lies 1.7 km south-west of Preston (from Preston: bearing 218°T, OS grid SD 529 282). The land here, gently sloping towards the River Ribble, retains a certain verdant character, the light often soft and diffused, as if filtered through distant rain clouds. Ancient field boundaries, discernible in the subtle changes of elevation, hint at centuries of cultivation. The presence of the River Ribble, a constant murmur in the background, lends a damp, earthy fragrance to the air, particularly after a summer shower. Though now residential, echoes of its agricultural past can still be felt in the open spaces and the lingering scent of damp soil.

About This Lower Penwortham Map Page

Explore Lower Penwortham, 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: 53.748380, -2.714445. 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.