Donisthorpe Leicestershire Map

About Donisthorpe

Donisthorpe, a quiet corner of North West Leicestershire, holds a gentle charm. It lies 5.1 km west-south-west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch (from Ashby-de-la-Zouch: bearing 238°T, OS grid SK 314 139), and is situated west-north-west of Oakthorpe village. The land around Donisthorpe, often touched by the soft, diffused light of the East Midlands, whispers of its agricultural past, the fields stretching out like a rumpled, verdant quilt under the wide sky. Though the coal mining industry once shaped its character, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, unpretentious dwellings, a quieter rhythm now prevails. The air, especially on a late afternoon, can carry the faint, sweet scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle reminder of the countryside that embraces Donisthorpe. The modest church, a steadfast sentinel, watches over the village, its stone softened by the passage of seasons.

About This Donisthorpe Map Page

Explore Donisthorpe, Leicestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.722150, -1.536395. 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.