Raikes Lancashire Map

About Raikes

Raikes, a quiet expanse within Lancashire's Wyre district, holds a subtle charm. It lies 0.7 km east-north-east of Thornton (from Thornton: bearing 64°T, OS grid SD 348 423). Fields, often a soft, muted green under the ever-present Lancashire sky, unfurl towards the horizon, interrupted by the occasional cluster of dwelling. The air here carries the faintest scent of damp earth and distant livestock, a grounding perfume that speaks of continuity rather than grand pronouncements. The houses, a mix of older brickwork and more modern render, gather themselves in a manner that suggests a shared, unassuming existence. There is a gentle stillness to Raikes, a sense of lives lived at a pace dictated by the turning seasons rather than the clamour of the outside world.

About This Raikes Map Page

Explore Raikes, 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: 53.872936, -2.992664. 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.