Whaley Derbyshire Map

About Whaley

Whaley rests on the Derbyshire landscape, a quiet collection of dwellings that have long watched the skies shift and the seasons turn. It lies 4.0 km north-north-west of Shirebrook (from Shirebrook: bearing 345°T, OS grid SK 514 716), and is situated west-north-west of Whaley Thorns village. Here, the land gently slopes, and the air often carries the scent of damp earth and distant fields, a subtle perfume that speaks of enduring agricultural life. The houses, many built of local stone, seem to hunker down against the prevailing winds, their roofs a patchwork against the broad Derbyshire sky. The roads wind through the settlement like well-worn tracks, hinting at the passage of generations who have walked this same ground. A particular charm can be found in the quietude of Whaley, a place where the present feels deeply connected to the past through the very stones and soil.

About This Whaley Map Page

Explore Whaley, 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: 53.239133, -1.230576. 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.