Alder Forest Manchester Map

About Alder Forest

Alder Forest offers a quietude that belies its suburban setting, a place where the rustle of leaves might still whisper secrets of its past. It lies 1.4 km south-south-east of Worsley (from Worsley: bearing 149°T, OS grid SJ 751 997). The gently sloping landscape, punctuated by mature trees whose branches reach towards the often-grey sky, hints at the area's agricultural heritage, with fields that once fed the growing industrial might of Manchester now giving way to neat rows of houses. The quality of the light here can be particularly striking, especially in the late afternoon, when it filters through the canopy, casting fleeting patterns on the pavements and garden paths. Alder Forest’s proximity to the Bridgewater Canal, a pioneering artery of the Industrial Revolution, adds another layer to its character, a subtle reminder of the waterways that shaped this region.

About This Alder Forest Map Page

Explore Alder Forest, Manchester, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.493801, -2.375474. 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.