Whitehough Head Derbyshire Map

About Whitehough Head

The scattered farmsteads and dwellings of Whitehough Head are characteristic of the High Peak's rural landscape. It lies 2.0 km west-north-west of Chapel-en-le-Frith (from Chapel-en-le-Frith: bearing 296°T, OS grid SK 041 816), and is situated south-south-east of Whitehough village. This hamlet is part of the Peak District National Park, a region renowned for its dramatic gritstone edges and sweeping valleys. Historically, the economy of Whitehough Head would have been tied to sheep farming and lead mining, common pursuits in this upland area. Today, the character of Whitehough Head remains largely agricultural, with farming continuing to shape the surrounding fields and pastures. The proximity to Chapel-en-le-Frith provides local amenities and services for the residents of Whitehough Head.

About This Whitehough Head Map Page

Explore Whitehough Head, 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: 53.332034, -1.939267. 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.