Crabble Kent Map

About Crabble

Crabble, a quiet corner of Kent, exhales a gentle, settled atmosphere. It lies 2.1 km north-west of Dover (from Dover: bearing 305°T, OS grid TR 297 429), and is situated south-south-west of Whitfield village. The land here, where the chalky downs begin their slow descent towards the coast, holds a particular quality of light, softening the edges of the modest houses and the broad sweep of fields. A faint scent of damp earth and distant brine often drifts on the breeze, a reminder of the proximity to the English Channel. The River Dour, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the landscape, its banks often fringed with the stoic green of reeds. Crabble’s character is one of quiet persistence, a place that has simply endured, absorbing the passing centuries without fanfare.

About This Crabble Map Page

Explore Crabble, Kent, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.139265, 1.283242. 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.