Holmgate Derbyshire Map

About Holmgate

Holmgate, a hamlet in the North East Derbyshire district, finds its quiet place in the East Midlands. It lies 1.8 km west of Clay Cross (from Clay Cross: bearing 277°T, OS grid SK 373 635), and is situated east-south-east of Alton village. The land around Holmgate, with its gentle inclines, often catches the soft, westward slant of the afternoon sun, casting long shadows that lend a contemplative air to the fields. Though small, Holmgate carries the faint echo of its industrial past, a whisper of the collieries that once defined its character, now softened by the persistent green of grazing pastures. The air here, away from the busier arteries, possesses a clarity that allows the distant hum of the wider world to fade, replaced by the rustle of leaves and the occasional call of a bird. In its unassuming way, Holmgate offers a peaceful respite, a place where the pace of existence seems to align with the slow unfolding of the seasons.

About This Holmgate Map Page

Explore Holmgate, 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: 53.168173, -1.442032. 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.