Aspull Common Manchester Map

About Aspull Common

Aspull Common unfolds as a verdant expanse within the Wigan district, its character shaped by the subtle interplay of suburban life and the enduring presence of the Lancashire landscape. It lies 2.7 km south-west of Leigh (from Leigh: bearing 219°T, OS grid SJ 639 980), and is situated south-east of Crankwood village. The fields here, often touched by a soft, diffused light that seems to hold a whisper of the seasons, retain a gentle, rolling quality, a reminder of the agricultural past that once defined this corner of England. Though industry has left its mark in the broader region, Aspull Common itself offers a sense of quietude, a place where the echoes of former collieries are softened by the rustle of leaves and the distant call of birds. The very air seems to carry a faint, earthy scent, a testament to the soil that nourishes its gardens and supports its modest dwellings.

About This Aspull Common Map Page

Explore Aspull Common, 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: 53.478271, -2.545223. 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.