Grindleford Derbyshire Map

About Grindleford

Grindleford breathes the cool air of the Peak District, its stone houses gathered close as if sharing secrets against the wind. It lies 9.4 km north-north-east of Bakewell (from Bakewell: bearing 16°T, OS grid SK 242 775), and is situated south-west of Nether Padley village. The River Derwent, a ribbon of quicksilver, carves its path nearby, a constant murmur beneath the quietude of the valley, its waters once driving the mills that shaped Grindleford's early life. The village green, a patch of resilient turf, feels worn smooth by generations of passing feet and the occasional scattered game. Looking towards the moors, the sky often stretches vast and grey, a canvas for the shifting moods of the Derbyshire landscape, hinting at the wildness that lies just beyond the cultivated fields. The very stones of Grindleford seem to absorb the damp, the light, the slow passage of time, offering a steadfast presence against the elements.

About This Grindleford Map Page

Explore Grindleford, 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: 53.294322, -1.637212. 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.