Hirst Northumberland Map
Traditional county: Northumberland · Region: North East
Explore Hirst, Northumberland with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Hirst map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Hirst, Northumberland
How to Use This Hirst, Northumberland Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hirst, Northumberland, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Northumberland or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Hirst and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
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| Place | Hirst |
| Traditional County | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 55.177185 |
| Longitude | -1.559166 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
About Hirst
The character of Hirst is shaped by its proximity to the larger town of Ashington. It lies 0.9 km south-east of Ashington (from Ashington: bearing 136°T, OS grid NZ 281 870). Historically, the economy of Hirst, like much of Northumberland, was significantly influenced by coal mining, a legacy that has left its mark on the landscape and local heritage. Today, Hirst retains a distinctly suburban feel, offering a quieter residential environment while benefiting from the amenities of nearby Ashington. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural beauty of the North East.
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About This Hirst Map Page
Explore Hirst, Northumberland, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.177185, -1.559166. 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.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |
