Donwell Tyne and Wear Map

About Donwell

Donwell, a suburban expanse within the Sunderland district, unfurls its quiet character under the wide Tyne and Wear sky. It lies 2.2 km north of Washington (from Washington: bearing 350°T, OS grid NZ 294 583), and is situated east of Springwell village. The land here, a gentle inclination towards the Tyne, holds the memory of fields that once stretched uninterrupted, now softened by neat rows of housing. A subtle scent of damp earth and cut grass often hangs in the air, particularly after a rain, a constant reminder of its agrarian past. Evenings can bring a particular quality of light to Donwell, a muted gold that seems to linger on the rooftops, imbuing the ordinary with a quiet grace. The rhythm of life in Donwell is one of measured progression, marked by the school run's gentle surge and the evening return of those who work beyond its borders.

About This Donwell Map Page

Explore Donwell, 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: 54.918605, -1.541371. 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.