Slackhall Derbyshire Map

About Slackhall

Slackhall breathes the quietude of the High Peak, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 1.9 km north-east of Chapel-en-le-Frith (from Chapel-en-le-Frith: bearing 56°T, OS grid SK 075 818), and is situated north-west of Sparrowpit village. The surrounding landscape, a sweep of upland pasture and weathered limestone, often catches the afternoon sun in long, golden shafts, illuminating the subtle contours of the ground. Here, the air carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant sheep, a constant reminder of the agricultural life that has shaped Slackhall for generations. Ancient drystone walls, like patient veins, trace the boundaries of fields, their grey stones warmed by a soft, diffused light that softens the sharp edges of the Peak District's dramatic terrain. The hamlet itself comprises a scattering of stone-built dwellings, their roofs a patchwork of slate and moss, appearing as if they have grown organically from the very earth they occupy.

About This Slackhall Map Page

Explore Slackhall, 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: 53.333840, -1.888088. 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.