Richmond Hill West Yorkshire Map

About Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill presents a quiet dignity, a suburban ember glowing softly on the eastern flank of Leeds. It lies 2.4 km east-south-east of Leeds (from Leeds: bearing 110°T, OS grid SE 319 331). The land here gently slopes away, offering glimpses of the sprawling urban heart to the west, while retaining a distinct character of its own, a place where the evening sun often paints the rooftops with a warm, honeyed light. Though it lacks the grand pronouncements of ancient castles or abbeys, Richmond Hill carries the subtle imprint of its residential development, a landscape shaped by the aspirations of families seeking a peaceful retreat from the city's clamour. The air here can sometimes carry the faint, lingering scent of coal smoke from distant chimneys, a whisper of industrial past, mingling with the fresh, damp earth after a spring shower. Children's laughter, a bright, unfettered sound, often echoes across the well-tended gardens, a testament to the ongoing life and quiet joys that define Richmond Hill.

About This Richmond Hill Map Page

Explore Richmond 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: 53.793342, -1.515762. 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.