Abney Derbyshire Map

About Abney

Abney breathes the quiet air of the Derbyshire Dales, a place where stone walls trace ancient field lines. It lies 11.5 km north of Bakewell (from Bakewell: bearing 350°T, OS grid SK 197 798), and is situated south of Shatton village. The hamlet’s stone cottages, weathered by countless seasons, huddle together as if sharing whispered secrets of the moorland winds. Here, the light often falls in broad, soft swathes across the undulating landscape, lending a gentle luminescence to the rough-hewn gritstone buildings. The nearby River Derwent, a silver thread through the green, hums a constant, low melody, a sound that has accompanied life in Abney for generations. The very earth underfoot feels ancient, a rich loam carrying the scent of damp moss and the distant promise of heather.

About This Abney Map Page

Explore Abney, Derbyshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.314822, -1.704432. 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.