Dalbury

Settlement in Derbyshire South Derbyshire

England

Dalbury

Etwall to Derby cycle track On a bright warm morningin May, the May blossom (Hawthorn) is showing up well all along the cycle track. — Etwall to Derby cycle track Credit: Malcolm Neal

Dalbury is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles southwest of the city of Derby, it falls within the local government district of South Derbyshire. With a population of around 400 residents, Dalbury offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green landscapes. It is known for its charming rural setting, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Calke Abbey, a historic country house and park, attracts visitors from far and wide.

Dalbury has a rich history, with evidence of its existence dating back to the medieval period. The village features a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern properties, showcasing its historical roots alongside contemporary elements.

Although Dalbury is primarily a residential area, it also boasts a small church and a pub, which serves as the social hub for locals and visitors alike. The village offers limited amenities, with more extensive facilities available in the nearby towns of Derby and Burton upon Trent.

Transportation in Dalbury is mainly reliant on road connections, with the A50 road passing nearby, providing easy access to surrounding areas. The village also benefits from regular bus services, connecting it to nearby towns and villages.

Overall, Dalbury is a tranquil and picturesque village, offering a serene and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors to enjoy.

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Dalbury Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.904565/-1.607156 or Grid Reference SK2634. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Etwall to Derby cycle track

On a bright warm morningin May, the May blossom (Hawthorn) is showing up well all along the cycle track.

Malcolm Neal

Etwall Brook

On the edge of Ashe Hall, now the Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre, is the Etwall Brook which flows not unsurprisingly towards Etwall.

Malcolm Neal

Barley Fields

This is the gated entrance to Barley Fields Equestrian Centre.

Malcolm Neal

Ashe Hall

Once the home of the Buxton family and has been a special school, though now it is the Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre. Again it has been formerly the Tara Buddhist Centre but I do not know when this final name change happened.

Malcolm Neal

The drive to Ashe Hall

The trees on either side of the drive are Californean Redwoods (Sequoia). The bark of these trees is very soft and many creatures have been burrowing into it to a lesser or greater extent.

Malcolm Neal

The giant Redwood trees lining the drive

Taken a little before SK2532 : The drive to Ashe Hall from approximately 90 degrees to the side showing the pairs of trees lining the drive to the Buddhist Meditation Centre. They have a very good cafe and it gets a lot of business.

Malcolm Neal

Ashefields Nursing Home

Mike Bardill

Park Farm

Mike Bardill

Tara Buddhist Centre - Ashe Hall

Established by meditation Master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in Derbyshire in 1983 Tara Centre is a Kadampa Buddhist college and meditation centre, nestled in 38 acres of lawns and woods at Ashe Hall. There is also a fine tea room where refreshment can be enjoyed overlooking the lawns after a hard day picking off Geograph squares.

Mike Bardill

The Seven Wells Pub

This modern family eatery lies just outside Etwall on the new A516 bypass. The significance of the Seven Wells name is not clear - maybe seven wells really were somewhere near - or maybe it's just a trendy name.

Mike Bardill

Railway Bridge on Etwall to Mickleover Track

This railway bridge used to carry the line from Burton-on-Trent to Derby Friargate station. The line closed to passenger traffic in the 1960s but remained open for a while as a test track. The line has now gone but the trackbed now forms the Etwall to Mickleover cycle way.

Mike Bardill

Bearwardcote Crossing

This crossing on the former Burton to Derby railway serves Bearwardcote Farm. The line is now a very popular multiuser trail between Mickleover and Etwall.

Mike Bardill

Lane near Rookhills

View of Rookhills on the quiet lane between the villages of Lees and Dalbury.

Mike Bardill

Dalbury Church

All Saints church at Dalbury is one of the 'Longford 8'. This is a grouping of a number of small parishes that are located in the rural areas to the west of Derby.

Mike Bardill