Barley Mow Tyne and Wear Map

About Barley Mow

Barley Mow, a quiet suburb of Gateshead, holds its own distinct place in the North East landscape. It lies 2.7 km north of Chester-le-Street (from Chester-le-Street: bearing 358°T, OS grid NZ 273 543), and is situated east of Ouston village. The land around Barley Mow falls away gently, a soft green canvas under the wide Tyne and Wear sky, hinting at the agricultural past that shaped its contours. Here, the houses stand in neat rows, their brickwork warmed by the low sun, a quiet testament to the lives lived and the generations that have called this place home. The air often carries the faintest scent of damp earth after rain, a grounding aroma that speaks of continuity. Though no grand abbey or bustling market square defines it, Barley Mow possesses a subtle charm in its everyday order, a gentle rhythm found in the turning of the seasons across its unassuming streets.

About This Barley Mow Map Page

Explore Barley Mow, Tyne and Wear, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.883153, -1.575753. 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.