Ashford in the Water Derbyshire Map

About Ashford in the Water

Ashford in the Water, a gem within the Derbyshire Dales, offers a quiet grace. It lies 2.9 km north-west of Bakewell (from Bakewell: bearing 306°T, OS grid SK 193 702), and is situated south of Little Longstone village. The River Wye, a ribbon of cool, clear water, murmurs its ancient songs through the heart of Ashford in the Water, its banks often softened by a dusting of morning mist that catches the pale Derbyshire light. Stone cottages, their walls weathered to a warm, earthy hue, huddle together as if sharing secrets whispered over centuries, their gardens spilling over with the vibrant colours of hardy blooms. The village green, a patchwork of well-trodden grass and resilient wildflowers, offers a tranquil centre, a place where the unhurried passage of days seems to find its truest expression. Even the air in Ashford in the Water seems to carry the scent of damp earth and distant sheep, a subtle perfume of the Peak District's enduring landscape.

About This Ashford in the Water Map Page

Explore Ashford in the Water, 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: 53.228573, -1.711452. 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.

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