Gleadless South Yorkshire Map

About Gleadless

Gleadless, a residential district of Sheffield, breathes a quiet dignity on the South Yorkshire moors. It lies 4.5 km south-east of Sheffield (from Sheffield: bearing 143°T, OS grid SK 382 838), and is situated north-west of Highlane village. The broad sky, often swept by a brisk wind, stretches expansively over its gently rolling terrain, a landscape that once echoed with the industry of coal mining, leaving behind only subtle hints in the contours of the land. Today, Gleadless presents a tranquil face, its streets lined with homes that catch the afternoon sun in a warm, inviting glow. The air here, especially after a rain, carries a freshness reminiscent of the nearby countryside, a welcome contrast to the urban hum of the city centre. Though not marked by grand edifices, Gleadless possesses a character shaped by the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and the enduring, open quality of its setting.

About This Gleadless Map Page

Explore Gleadless, South Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.349948, -1.427209. 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.