Simmondley Derbyshire Map

About Simmondley

Simmondley, a quiet suburban expanse, breathes the air of the High Peak district. It lies 1.6 km west-south-west of Glossop (from Glossop: bearing 245°T, OS grid SK 020 933), and is situated south-south-west of Dinting Vale village. The gentle incline of its land, a quiet prelude to the dramatic moors beyond, often catches the late afternoon sun, painting the modest dwellings in hues of amber and rose. Once, perhaps, the echoes of industry resonated here, but now a peaceful domesticity prevails, the houses arranged with a certain orderly grace. A few well-tended gardens spill over with colour, their inhabitants seemingly content with the unhurried pace of life. The local school, a modest brick structure, stands as a beacon of youthful energy amidst the settled calm.

About This Simmondley Map Page

Explore Simmondley, 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: 53.437231, -1.971014. 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.