Duffield Derbyshire Map

About Duffield

Duffield, a village in the Amber Valley, possesses a quiet charm that draws the eye. It lies 4.2 km south-south-west of Belper (from Belper: bearing 192°T, OS grid SK 340 433), and is situated south-west of Makeney village. The air here, carrying the scent of damp earth from the nearby River Derwent, often holds a particular softness, particularly in the late afternoon when sunlight slants through the leaves of ancient trees bordering the lanes. Its past, evident in the sturdy stone of its older dwellings, speaks of a time when industry, perhaps the textile mills that once flourished along the river, shaped its character. The village green, a generous expanse of emerald, serves as a gentle heart, a place where the everyday unfolds with an unhurried grace. Duffield’s proximity to the Peak District National Park hints at the wild beauty that lies just beyond its own green borders.

About This Duffield Map Page

Explore Duffield, 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: 52.986645, -1.493992. 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.