Peak Forest Derbyshire Map

About Peak Forest

Peak Forest, a village in Derbyshire's High Peak district, carries the quiet dignity of its upland setting. It lies 5.7 km east-south-east of Chapel-en-le-Frith (from Chapel-en-le-Frith: bearing 102°T, OS grid SK 115 796), and is situated east-south-east of Sparrowpit village. The air here often holds a certain clarity, a keenness that sharpens the distant views across the rolling Derbyshire Dales, a landscape that has been shaped by centuries of farming and, in times past, by the extraction of its mineral wealth. The enduring stone of the older cottages, weathered by the winds and the rains, seems to absorb the very essence of the moorland light, lending them a timeless character. Though its agricultural roots remain strong, the village of Peak Forest now offers a tranquil haven for those drawn to the wild beauty of the Peak District National Park, a place where the vastness of the sky feels an ever-present companion.

About This Peak Forest Map Page

Explore Peak Forest, 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: 53.313679, -1.828238. 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.