Alton Derbyshire Map

About Alton

Alton rests in the undulating landscape of North East Derbyshire, a quiet presence against the Derbyshire sky. It lies 3.0 km west-north-west of Clay Cross (from Clay Cross: bearing 287°T, OS grid SK 362 642), and is situated north of Littlemoor village. The village's modest cluster of dwellings seems to absorb the soft, diffused light that often filters through the East Midlands clouds, lending a gentle hue to its stone cottages. A faint memory of the region’s industrial past occasionally surfaces in the quietude, a subtle resonance beneath the present-day peace. The surrounding fields, a patchwork of greens and browns, roll away towards horizons that promise only more of England’s enduring countryside. In its simplicity, Alton offers a contemplation of the enduring nature of rural life, a place where the seasons mark the passage of time with a quiet dignity.

About This Alton Map Page

Explore Alton, 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: 53.174372, -1.458708. 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.