Crich Derbyshire Map

About Crich

Crich surveys the Amber Valley from its elevated position, a cluster of stone buildings catching the light. It lies 6.2 km north-west of Ripley (from Ripley: bearing 309°T, OS grid SK 350 542), and is situated north-north-west of Fritchley village. The village possesses a unique resonance, its steep lanes and ancient dwellings whispering tales of a past interwoven with the Derbyshire landscape. The very air here seems to hold a certain clarity, perhaps a gift from the open skies that stretch beyond the scattered woodlands. Dominating the village skyline, the spire of the parish church, All Saints', stands as a quiet sentinel, its stones warmed by centuries of sun and rain. The old quarry, a scar upon the land yet now softened by time and vegetation, hints at the industrial vigour that once shaped Crich. A tangible sense of place pervades, a feeling of continuity that anchors Crich firmly in the heart of the East Midlands.

About This Crich Map Page

Explore Crich, 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: 53.083959, -1.478878. 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.