Clifton West Yorkshire Map

About Clifton

Clifton breathes with the quiet persistence of its West Yorkshire setting. It lies 1.5 km east of Brighouse (from Brighouse: bearing 85°T, OS grid SE 158 230). The land around Clifton, gently rolling towards the south, carries the subtle scent of damp earth and resilient grasses, a testament to the agricultural rhythms that have long shaped its character. Though now primarily a residential suburb, traces of its industrial past whisper in the brickwork of older dwellings, hints of a time when the air might have carried the hum of looms rather than the murmur of commuter traffic. The light here often possesses a diffused quality, softening the edges of houses and casting long shadows across well-tended gardens, a characteristic that lends a contemplative air to the afternoon.

About This Clifton Map Page

Explore Clifton, West 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: 53.703617, -1.761566. 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.