West Drayton Nottinghamshire Map

About West Drayton

West Drayton, a quiet scattering of homes, breathes the slow, steady air of the East Midlands. It lies 6.5 km south of Retford (from Retford: bearing 178°T, OS grid SK 708 746), and is situated west of Rockley village. The fields surrounding West Drayton, a patchwork of rich, dark soil, often hold the scent of turned earth after a spring rain, hinting at the agricultural heart that has sustained this place for generations. The modest church, a familiar anchor in the landscape, stands as a quiet testament to the enduring community, its stone weathered by countless seasons. A gentle breeze, carrying the whisper of distant hedgerows, often rustles through the scattered lanes, a constant reminder of the open, rural character that defines West Drayton. The nearby River Idle, a languid ribbon through the countryside, reflects the soft, often pale, English sky, adding a touch of aqueous grace to the scene.

About This West Drayton Map Page

Explore West Drayton, Nottinghamshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.264160, -0.939091. 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.