Mountsorrel Leicestershire Map

About Mountsorrel

Mountsorrel, a village of enduring character, lies cradled in the gentle contours of Leicestershire's Charnwood district. It lies 5.3 km north-west of Syston (from Syston: bearing 306°T, OS grid SK 583 147), and is situated north of Rothley village. The ancient granite quarries, their scars softened by time and tenacious greenery, speak of a labour that has shaped the very bones of this place, their stone a cool, grey whisper against the brighter hues of passing seasons. A quiet dignity pervades the village, evident in the sturdy brickwork of its older homes and the gentle sweep of its main street, where the scent of baking bread sometimes drifts on the breeze. The River Soar, a silver thread, winds its unhurried way nearby, reflecting the vast, open skies that often grace this corner of the East Midlands. Mountsorrel's market square, though modest, still hums with a faint echo of its past as a bustling hub, a place where goods and gossip once flowed as readily as the river.

About This Mountsorrel Map Page

Explore Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.727074, -1.137164. 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.