Slackcote Manchester Map

About Slackcote

Slackcote, a quiet hamlet within the Oldham district, carries the enduring spirit of its Lancashire heritage. It lies 3.3 km east of Shaw (from Shaw: bearing 91°T, OS grid SD 970 090), and is situated east-north-east of Grains Bar village. The gentle rise of the land here, often softened by a subtle haze, hints at the broader Pennine sweep that defines this corner of England. Though its industrial past is now a whisper carried on the wind, Slackcote retains a steadfast character, a resilience born from generations of quiet labour. The scattered farmsteads and modest dwellings, some with roofs the colour of heather, speak of a deep connection to the earth, a rhythm dictated by seasons rather than clocks. Here, the sky often stretches wide and pale, a canvas reflecting the muted greens and browns of the surrounding fields.

About This Slackcote Map Page

Explore Slackcote, 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: 53.577948, -2.045723. 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.