Rivermead Wiltshire Map

About Rivermead

Rivermead rests on the gentle Wiltshire plain, a place where the sky seems to stretch a little wider. It lies 2.8 km west-north-west of Swindon (from Swindon: bearing 282°T, OS grid SU 121 853). The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and distant fields, a soft breath from the surrounding countryside. Though small, Rivermead possesses a quiet character, its residential streets lined with homes that have seen decades pass under their eaves, each window catching the afternoon sun with a warm, inviting gleam. The nearby River Ray, a modest ribbon of water, whispers its presence, its banks a haven for the quiet rustle of reeds and the flash of a kingfisher's wing. This is a corner of England that knows the value of a steady pace, where the changing seasons paint a familiar and comforting picture.

About This Rivermead Map Page

Explore Rivermead, Wiltshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.566598, -1.825527. 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.