Tawd valley
A wooded green corridor runs through the middle of the town. On the poster it appears as a broad open band, with housing estates arranged along both sides.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Skelmersdale Map Poster & Print
53.5502° N / 2.7735° W
A 1960s new town in West Lancashire, with looping roads, roundabouts and green corridors around a wooded valley
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Skelmersdale in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Skelmersdale, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Skelmersdale at home
The map
About this Skelmersdale map poster
Skelmersdale was designated a new town in 1961 and built to house people moving out of Merseyside. Its map looks unlike any traditional English town. Instead of a high street with roads leading off it, there are distributor roads that curve around self-contained housing areas, with roundabouts at their junctions and separate footpaths running between them.
At the heart of the plan is the Tawd valley, a long green corridor of woodland and open space that runs through the town. Housing estates sit on either side, each reached by short cul-de-sacs and loops. The older mining village that preceded the new town survives as a small area of more traditional terraced streets, and on the map it contrasts clearly with the planned layout around it.
A Skelmersdale map poster shows the post-war planners' ideas very clearly: separated traffic, green space throughout, and neighbourhoods designed as individual units. People who live here know how confusing it can be to navigate, yet the same plan makes an attractive graphic print. It is a memorable choice for residents and for anyone interested in urban planning.
- Population
- 39,000
- Coordinates
- 53.5502° N / 2.7735° W
- Elevation
- 71 m
- Time zone
- London
- Region
- Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Roundabout network
Curving distributor roads meet at roundabouts across the town. Their smooth arcs and circles give the map the distinctive look of a planned new town.
Cul-de-sac estates
Each residential area has its own pattern of loops and dead ends. Together they create a detailed, almost organic texture between the main roads.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Skelmersdale
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Skelmersdale
A map that means something
Residents hang Skelmersdale because it is home and because it looks unlike anywhere else. Planning enthusiasts enjoy it as a clear example of British new-town design, and its curving roads and roundabouts look good in any style.
Add a title, subtitle and coordinates, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the planned layout especially well. The $9 files include 18×24″ and 24×36″ sizes as well as metric sizes.
Order the Skelmersdale posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Skelmersdale map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Skelmersdale poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Skelmersdale poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Skelmersdale poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Skelmersdale poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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