Headingley Hill West Yorkshire Map

About Headingley Hill

Headingley Hill presents a verdant aspect, a place where the light often seems to linger, softening the edges of its many red-brick homes and the academic buildings that dot its landscape. It lies 2.2 km north-north-west of Leeds (from Leeds: bearing 327°T, OS grid SE 284 357). The air here, especially in the late afternoon, can carry the faintest scent of newly mown grass from its numerous playing fields, a testament to its enduring connection with sport and learning. This suburb, though part of the larger Leeds district, possesses a distinct character, shaped by the presence of Leeds Beckett University and the University of Leeds, whose students imbue its streets with a youthful energy. Headingley Hill is also a place known for its vibrant local shops and cafes, often bustling with a quiet hum of conversation, and its proximity to the expansive Kirkstall Abbey, a skeletal reminder of a grander past standing sentinel not far away.

About This Headingley Hill Map Page

Explore Headingley Hill, 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: 53.817417, -1.568858. 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.