Larklands Derbyshire Map

About Larklands

Larklands, a suburban expanse within Derbyshire's Erewash district, holds a quiet presence in the East Midlands. It lies 1.0 km east of Ilkeston (from Ilkeston: bearing 97°T, OS grid SK 475 414). Here, the gentle slopes of the landscape, where fields meet the edge of residential development, often catch the low, golden light of late afternoon, casting long shadows across the neat gardens. The very air can carry a faint scent of damp earth, a reminder of the agricultural past that underpins the newer brickwork. Though devoid of grand historical monuments, Larklands possesses a character of steady, unassuming growth, a place where the rhythm of daily life unfolds with a predictable, comforting cadence. The broad sky above, often a pale blue with wisps of cloud, seems to watch over the quiet streets and the occasional flash of a robin's red breast in a hawthorn hedge.

About This Larklands Map Page

Explore Larklands, 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: 52.968581, -1.293845. 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.