Horsley Derbyshire Map

About Horsley

Horsley, a Derbyshire village, breathes a quiet dignity from its East Midlands setting. It lies 4.2 km south-east of Belper (from Belper: bearing 136°T, OS grid SK 377 444), and is situated south-south-east of Lower Kilburn village. The gentle slopes surrounding Horsley are etched with the patient cultivation of centuries, a landscape where sunlight often falls with a soft, diffused quality, lending a subtle warmth to the stone cottages and the village green. Its past is intertwined with the agricultural rhythms of the Amber Valley, a history that still resonates in the enduring character of its lanes and the sturdy architecture of its parish church. Though no grand abbeys or castles mark its immediate vicinity, the enduring presence of its parish church, St. Cuthbert's, with its ancient stones and quiet spire, stands as a focal point of community and a testament to its deep roots. The air in Horsley carries the faint, earthy scent of the surrounding fields, a constant reminder of its connection to the land.

About This Horsley Map Page

Explore Horsley, 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: 52.996130, -1.438351. 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.