Elton Manchester Map

About Elton

Elton, a quiet corner of Greater Manchester, hums with a gentle, lived-in quality. It lies 1.1 km west of Bury (from Bury: bearing 271°T, OS grid SD 792 107). The light here often possesses a certain softness, filtering through the leaves of mature trees that line its residential streets, casting intricate patterns on pavements worn smooth by generations of footsteps. Though its origins are rooted in the agricultural past of Lancashire, Elton has long since settled into the comfortable rhythm of a suburban district, its character shaped by the enduring presence of its houses and the small businesses that serve them. The nearby Irwell Valley, though not directly within Elton’s bounds, offers a constant, verdant backdrop, its rolling contours a reminder of the landscape’s enduring influence.

About This Elton Map Page

Explore Elton, 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: 53.592910, -2.315270. 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.