Erith London Map

About Erith

Erith's spirit, like the Thames that has shaped its fortunes, flows with a quiet persistence. It lies 5.4 km west-north-west of Dartford (from Dartford: bearing 300°T, OS grid TQ 514 780), and is situated south-west of Wennington village. Once a thriving port, the echoes of its industrial past still resonate, a subtle hum beneath the modern pulse of this Bexley district settlement. The quality of light here, particularly on a crisp autumn afternoon, can cast a painterly glow over the riverfront, hinting at days when cargo ships and bustling quays were the very heart of Erith. Though the grand factories have largely receded, the spirit of enterprise, of a place that looked outward to the world, endures in its very foundations. The broad expanse of the river itself, a constant companion, lends a certain perspective, a reminder of journeys begun and ended.

About This Erith Map Page

Explore Erith, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.480819, 0.179205. 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.