Orford Suffolk Map

About Orford

Orford guards the Suffolk coast with a venerable dignity, its ancient stones catching the pale light of the North Sea. It lies 7.8 km south-west of Aldeburgh (from Aldeburgh: bearing 215°T, OS grid TM 422 499), and is situated south-south-east of Sudbourne village. The imposing bulk of Orford Castle, a formidable Norman keep with its distinctive round towers, dominates the skyline, a silent sentinel against the shifting sands and whispering reeds of the Alde estuary. Beneath its shadow, the village unfolds with a quiet charm, its cottages of brick and flint reflecting the muted colours of the coastal landscape, their gardens often bursting with resilient blooms that defy the brisk sea air. The air itself carries a faint, briny tang, a constant reminder of Orford's maritime heritage and its enduring connection to the ebb and flow of the tides. The small harbour, a cluster of weathered boats bobbing gently, hints at a livelihood still tied to the bounty of the waters, a tradition that has sustained Orford for centuries.

About This Orford Map Page

Explore Orford, Suffolk, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.094681, 1.535091. 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.