Slaithwaite West Yorkshire Map

About Slaithwaite

Slaithwaite unfolds with a quiet grace along the Colne Valley. It lies 4.1 km north-north-west of Meltham (from Meltham: bearing 334°T, OS grid SE 081 142), and is situated west of Linthwaite village. The River Colne, a ribbon of silver reflecting the ever-changing Yorkshire sky, charts its course through the heart of Slaithwaite, its presence a constant, murmuring companion to the stone-built terraces that climb the valley sides. Once alive with the clatter of looms and the industrious hum of textile mills, the echoes of this heritage can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its people, a spirit as resilient as the moorland winds that sweep across the surrounding hills. The village green, a patch of verdant calm, often catches the soft afternoon light, imbuing the scene with a gentle, almost palpable warmth.

About This Slaithwaite Map Page

Explore Slaithwaite, 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: 53.624615, -1.877887. 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.