Cromford Derbyshire Map

About Cromford

Cromford, a name evocative of Derbyshire's industrial past, rests in the southern reaches of the county. It lies 3.0 km north-north-east of Wirksworth (from Wirksworth: bearing 17°T, OS grid SK 294 568), and is situated south of Matlock Bath village. The village’s very air seems to hum with the echoes of Sir Richard Arkwright’s pioneering cotton mill, a monumental structure that once dominated the landscape and set the pace for a new era of production. The Cromford Canal, a ribbon of dark water, still traces its determined path through the valley, a quiet testament to the ingenuity that shaped this place, reflecting the changing light of the Derbyshire sky. Even today, the sturdy stone cottages, clustered along the lanes, speak of the generations who laboured and lived in the shadow of industry, their present lives unfolding with a measured grace.

About This Cromford Map Page

Explore Cromford, 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: 53.108138, -1.560908. 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.