Winster Derbyshire Map

About Winster

Winster, a village in the Derbyshire Dales, wears its history like the weathered stone of its buildings. It lies 4.1 km west-south-west of Darley Dale (from Darley Dale: bearing 237°T, OS grid SK 241 605), and is situated south-south-east of Birchover village. The village green, a generous expanse of emerald, often catches the low afternoon sun, casting long, soft shadows from the ancient trees that guard its perimeter. Once a bustling market town, the echoes of its prosperous lead mining past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the quiet dignity of its streets. The River Dove, a silver ribbon threading through the surrounding landscape, whispers stories of centuries gone by, its banks a haven for the shy kingfisher. Winster's charm lies not in grand pronouncements but in the subtle beauty of its enduring spirit, a place where time seems to unfurl at its own measured pace.

About This Winster Map Page

Explore Winster, 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: 53.141637, -1.640307. 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.