Clifton Green Manchester Map

About Clifton Green

Clifton Green, a quiet corner of Salford, Manchester, unfolds with a gentle character. It lies 1.5 km north-east of Swinton (from Swinton: bearing 50°T, OS grid SD 787 027), and is situated east of Clifton village. The landscape here, far from the dramatic peaks of distant moors, possesses a softer beauty, where the light often settles with a diffused glow across the modest dwellings and verdant patches. Historically, Clifton Green's development was influenced by the surrounding agricultural lands and the nascent industrial hum of Greater Manchester, a legacy still subtly present in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture. Though not a hub of ancient monuments, the very air of Clifton Green seems to hold a quiet dignity, a sense of lives lived and stories quietly unfolding. The nearby River Irwell, though not a dramatic torrent, has carved its presence into the terrain, offering a subtle murmur to the local soundscape.

About This Clifton Green Map Page

Explore Clifton Green, 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: 53.521164, -2.322338. 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.