Slack Derbyshire Map

About Slack

Slack rests upon the gentle slopes where the Derbyshire countryside begins its quiet, unhurried ascent. It lies 4.4 km north-east of Matlock (from Matlock: bearing 52°T, OS grid SK 333 630), and is situated south-west of Kelstedge village. The fields surrounding Slack seem to hold a particular hue of green, a shade deepened by the soft, diffused light that often bathes this corner of the East Midlands. Though its origins are humble, the lanes that wind through Slack carry a sense of enduring presence, hinting at the lives and labours that have shaped its character over time. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant hedgerows, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land’s quiet productivity. Even in its unassuming form, Slack possesses a certain grace, a stillness that invites contemplation of the enduring landscape.

About This Slack Map Page

Explore Slack, 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: 53.163227, -1.502328. 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.