Salford West Yorkshire Map

About Salford

Salford, a quiet corner of West Yorkshire, offers a gentle repose from the bustling heart of Huddersfield. It lies 1.6 km south-south-west of Huddersfield (from Huddersfield: bearing 210°T, OS grid SE 137 150). The landscape here unfolds with a certain understated grace, where rolling fields, often softened by the pearly light of an English sky, meet the modest dwellings of its residents. Historically, Salford's fortunes have been tied to the broader industrial narrative of the region, a past that whispers through the sturdy brickwork of older buildings and the very contours of the land, shaped by centuries of human endeavour. Though no grand abbeys or imposing castles mark its skyline, the simple dignity of its parish church, St. Jude’s, with its welcoming spire, speaks to a enduring sense of community. The air in Salford often carries a faint, earthy scent, a reminder of its proximity to agricultural land, a subtle counterpoint to the distant hum of the larger town.

About This Salford Map Page

Explore Salford, 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: 53.632113, -1.793877. 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.