Alford Lincolnshire Map

About Alford

The agricultural heartland of Lincolnshire cradles Alford, a market town with a rich past. It lies 10.3 km south-south-west of Mablethorpe (from Mablethorpe: bearing 211°T, OS grid TF 454 760), and is situated west-south-west of Bilsby village. Alford's historic market place, still a focal point for local life, echoes centuries of trade and community gathering. The town is renowned for its well-preserved windmill, a testament to its heritage as a centre of grain milling. Beyond its immediate surroundings, Alford benefits from its proximity to the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering scenic landscapes and walking opportunities. The character of Alford is deeply intertwined with its rural setting, fostering a strong sense of local identity and tradition.

About This Alford Map Page

Explore Alford, Lincolnshire, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.261557, 0.179316. 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.