Matlock Dale Derbyshire Map

About Matlock Dale

Matlock Dale often breathes a quiet stillness, a place where the Derbyshire Dales gently unfold. It lies 1.3 km south-south-west of Matlock (from Matlock: bearing 195°T, OS grid SK 295 590), and is situated west-north-west of Starkholmes village. The very air here seems to carry the scent of damp earth and distant woodlands, a subtle perfume that clings to the stone cottages and the winding lanes. Its landscape, carved by the slow persistence of water and wind, offers glimpses of the wider Peak District National Park, a vast expanse of heather and gritstone. Though not a centre of grand industry today, the echoes of its past, perhaps of quarrying or small-scale manufacturing, can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the enduring character of its inhabitants. The quality of light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, honeyed glow across the valley, lending a timeless aspect to the scene.

About This Matlock Dale Map Page

Explore Matlock Dale, 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: 53.127631, -1.559559. 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.