Conksbury Derbyshire Map

About Conksbury

The quiet charm of Conksbury is deeply rooted in its pastoral setting within the Derbyshire Dales. It lies 3.1 km south-south-west of Bakewell (from Bakewell: bearing 194°T, OS grid SK 209 654), and is situated north of Youlgreave village. Conksbury itself is a small collection of dwellings, primarily agricultural in character, with fields stretching out towards the surrounding limestone hills. The landscape here is typical of the White Peak, featuring drystone walls crisscrossing verdant pastures and occasional outcrops of gritstone. Historically, like many hamlets in this region, Conksbury would have been sustained by farming and sheep rearing, with its inhabitants living a life closely tied to the land. The proximity to larger settlements like Bakewell and Youlgreave means Conksbury benefits from their amenities while retaining its peaceful, rural atmosphere.

About This Conksbury Map Page

Explore Conksbury, 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: 53.185491, -1.687214. 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.