Gravel Hole Manchester Map

About Gravel Hole

Gravel Hole unfolds as a patch of suburban quietude within the wider expanse of Oldham. It lies 2.0 km north-north-west of Royton (from Royton: bearing 344°T, OS grid SD 914 095), and is situated south of Burnedge village. Here, the late afternoon sun often casts a gentle, softened light upon the brickwork of its dwellings, lending a certain warmth to the ordinary. The land slopes subtly, a quiet inclination that speaks of ancient drainage rather than dramatic geological upheaval, a characteristic common to this part of Greater Manchester. Though its origins are humble, Gravel Hole possesses a character shaped by the ebb and flow of everyday lives, a place where the muted colours of domestic gardens become a quiet testament to enduring human presence. The air, particularly after a rain shower, can carry a faint scent of damp earth and distant chimney smoke, a sensory whisper of its suburban reality.

About This Gravel Hole Map Page

Explore Gravel Hole, 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: 53.582820, -2.130299. 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.