Markland Hill Manchester Map

About Markland Hill

Markland Hill, a quiet corner of suburban Bolton, breathes a gentle air of settled domesticity. It lies 3.1 km west-north-west of Bolton (from Bolton: bearing 282°T, OS grid SD 684 097), and is situated north-east of Chew Moor village. The landscape here, though tamed by decades of habitation, still whispers of the open moorland that once stretched further, its subtle undulations catching the late afternoon light in a way that softens the edges of brick and tile. The houses, with their neat gardens, stand as quiet witnesses to the ebb and flow of family life, each one a small chapter in the ongoing story of this place. One might imagine, on a clear day, the distant silhouette of the West Pennine Moors, a constant, brooding presence on the horizon, reminding those in Markland Hill of the wilder country from which they have, in part, sprung. The air often carries the faint scent of woodsmoke from hearths within, a comforting aroma that speaks of warmth and enduring community.

About This Markland Hill Map Page

Explore Markland Hill, 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: 53.583384, -2.477607. 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.