Carsington Derbyshire Map

About Carsington

Carsington lies quietly amidst the rolling contours of the Derbyshire Dales. It lies 3.5 km west of Wirksworth (from Wirksworth: bearing 260°T, OS grid SK 251 534), and is situated east-south-east of Brassington village. The village breathes a gentle, ancient air, its stone cottages seeming to emerge organically from the very earth, their roofs softened by moss and the passage of seasons. A sense of enduring peace pervades Carsington, a quietude punctuated only by the distant bleating of sheep and the murmur of the wind through the surrounding fields, fields that have been tended for generations under a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light. The nearby Carsington Water reservoir, a shimmering presence in the landscape, adds a modern counterpoint to the timeless character of the hamlets and farmsteads that dot the wider vicinity. Carsington itself feels like a place where time has slowed, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the subtle beauty of the English countryside.

About This Carsington Map Page

Explore Carsington, 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: 53.077311, -1.625782. 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.