Stretton Derbyshire Map

About Stretton

Stretton, a quiet hamlet in North East Derbyshire, lies under the broad sweep of the East Midlands sky. It lies 1.8 km south of Clay Cross (from Clay Cross: bearing 174°T, OS grid SK 393 616). The fields around Stretton often hold a particular, muted green, a colour deepened by the soft, diffused light that filters through the often-clouded Derbyshire heavens. Though industrial veins once pulsed nearby, Stretton itself retains a sense of calm, the houses clustered together as if for warmth against the prevailing breeze. The old parish church, its stone weathered by countless seasons, stands as a silent witness to the generations who have walked these lanes, their lives a quiet counterpoint to the larger currents of history. A gentle incline to the south offers glimpses of the undulating landscape, a subtle reminder of the geological forces that shaped this corner of England.

About This Stretton Map Page

Explore Stretton, 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: 53.150469, -1.412970. 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.