Balderstone Manchester Map

About Balderstone

Balderstone, a name that whispers of quieter lanes, unfurls its suburban character in the Rochdale district. It lies 2.4 km south-south-east of Rochdale (from Rochdale: bearing 162°T, OS grid SD 904 111), and is situated west-north-west of Burnedge village. The light here, on a clear afternoon, often takes on a peculiar, almost pearly quality, softening the edges of the neat brick dwellings and the generous gardens that spill their colours onto the pavements. Though its origins are rooted in the agricultural past, the hum of modern life is ever-present, a gentle counterpoint to the rustle of leaves in the mature trees that line its avenues. One might catch the faint scent of woodsmoke on a crisp autumn evening, a reminder of hearths within, mingling with the distant murmur of traffic. Balderstone, in its unassuming way, offers a quiet haven, a place where the everyday unfolds with a gentle, steady grace.

About This Balderstone Map Page

Explore Balderstone, 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: 53.596707, -2.145618. 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.