Broadhalgh Manchester Map

About Broadhalgh

Broadhalgh offers a quiet contemplation of suburban existence on the fringes of Greater Manchester. It lies 2.4 km west of Rochdale (from Rochdale: bearing 265°T, OS grid SD 873 131). The gentle rise of the land here, catching the diffused light of Lancashire skies, lends Broadhalgh a certain understated grace. Though devoid of grand historical pronouncements, its streets, lined with the orderly rows of post-war housing, possess a subtle, enduring character. One might imagine, in the early morning mist, the echoes of families who first settled this land, their aspirations etched not in stone, but in the very foundations of their homes. The nearby Rochdale Canal, a ribbon of dark water, hints at a more industrious past, a silent witness to the changing fortunes of this corner of England.

About This Broadhalgh Map Page

Explore Broadhalgh, 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: 53.615067, -2.192375. 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.