Rowsley Derbyshire Map

About Rowsley

Rowsley, a scattering of stone cottages and farms, finds its place on the western edge of the Derbyshire Dales. It lies 3.6 km north-north-west of Darley Dale (from Darley Dale: bearing 333°T, OS grid SK 259 660), and is situated south-south-west of Beeley village. The River Wye, a ribbon of silver on clear days, whispers past its edges, reflecting the soft, changing light that filters through the surrounding woodland. Here, the air often carries a faint, pleasant scent of damp earth and ancient stone, a subtle perfume of the Peak District's enduring charm. Rowsley once served as a vital junction, where coaching routes converged, and the ghosts of horse-drawn carriages might still be imagined on quiet afternoons. The stone of its buildings, weathered by countless seasons, seems to absorb the very essence of the landscape, lending the village a timeless, grounded presence. Even now, a sense of connection to the land, to the slow turning of the seasons and the quiet industry of farming, pervades the atmosphere.

About This Rowsley Map Page

Explore Rowsley, 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: 53.191100, -1.613328. 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.