Taxal Derbyshire Map

About Taxal

Taxal, a quiet hamlet in the High Peak district, carries the deep, resonant quietude of the Derbyshire Peak District. It lies 1.7 km south-south-west of Whaley Bridge (from Whaley Bridge: bearing 198°T, OS grid SK 006 797). The lanes that meander through Taxal seem to hold the very scent of damp earth and ancient stone, a subtle perfume that speaks of centuries of quiet habitation. The houses here, often built of local gritstone, present a stoic, enduring face to the often-turbulent northern weather, their windows catching the fleeting sunlight with a gentle, reflective gleam. The surrounding landscape, a gentle swell of green fields punctuated by the darker hues of distant moorland, offers a profound sense of peace, a stillness that the modern world rarely affords. Though modest in its scale, Taxal possesses a dignity that resonates, a testament to lives lived in quiet accord with the land.

About This Taxal Map Page

Explore Taxal, 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: 53.315007, -1.991975. 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.