Cowley Oxfordshire Map

About Cowley

Cowley, a substantial suburban expanse within the Oxford district, retains a distinct identity against the ancient backdrop of Oxfordshire. It lies 4.5 km east-south-east of Oxford (from Oxford: bearing 111°T, OS grid SP 555 045), and is situated west of Horspath village. Here, the broad avenues, often bordered by mature trees, recall an era of planned development, their paving stones worn smooth by the passage of countless journeys. The air, particularly when touched by the low afternoon sun, carries a faint, almost forgotten scent of industry, a whisper of the automotive heritage that once defined this locale. Beneath the contemporary dwellings and bustling retail centres, traces of older agricultural patterns can still be discerned in the gentle, sweeping contours of the land, a subtle testament to a time when fields stretched further. The lively hum of daily life, a constant undercurrent, suggests a community that has found its own enduring rhythm.

About This Cowley Map Page

Explore Cowley, Oxfordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.737294, -1.197412. 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.