Ash

Civil Parish in Derbyshire South Derbyshire

England

Ash

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

Ash is a civil parish located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated within the Derbyshire Dales district, approximately 4 miles northwest of the town of Matlock. The parish covers an area of about 2.4 square miles and has a population of around 1,000 people.

Ash is a picturesque village that is known for its stunning natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. It is surrounded by rolling hills and countryside, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to several historic buildings, including the Grade I listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

In terms of amenities, Ash offers a range of facilities to its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities by road, with the A6 and A623 passing through the area.

The local economy in Ash is primarily based on agriculture and tourism. Many residents are involved in farming and other rural activities, while the village also attracts visitors who come to explore the beautiful countryside and visit historic landmarks.

Overall, Ash, Derbyshire offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for its residents, with a strong sense of community and a range of amenities to cater to their needs.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.895409/-1.619502 or Grid Reference SK2533. 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.
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 Brook On the edge of Ashe Hall, now the Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre, is the Etwall Brook which flows not unsurprisingly towards Etwall.
Etwall Brook
On the edge of Ashe Hall, now the Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre, is the Etwall Brook which flows not unsurprisingly towards Etwall.
Barley Fields This is the gated entrance to Barley Fields Equestrian Centre.
Barley Fields
This is the gated entrance to Barley Fields Equestrian Centre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The giant Redwood trees lining the drive Taken a little before <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7595454">SK2532 : The drive to Ashe Hall</a> 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.
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.
Hennisfield Farm This modern looking egg farm is just to the east of Sutton on the Hill.
Hennisfield Farm
This modern looking egg farm is just to the east of Sutton on the Hill.
Fields Farm This cattle farm is on Ash Lane just to the east of Sutton on the Hill.
Fields Farm
This cattle farm is on Ash Lane just to the east of Sutton on the Hill.
Ashefields Nursing Home
Ashefields Nursing Home
Park Farm
Park Farm
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.
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.
Etwall Village Centre The centre of Etwall is now much quieter since the opening of the A50 bypass.  This used to be the main road between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent.
Etwall Village Centre
The centre of Etwall is now much quieter since the opening of the A50 bypass. This used to be the main road between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent.
Etwall Methodist Church
Etwall Methodist Church
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
50 Over 516 The bridge carries the A50 over the A516 just outside Hilton.
50 Over 516
The bridge carries the A50 over the A516 just outside Hilton.
Blakelow Farm Blakelow Farm at Burntheath.
Blakelow Farm
Blakelow Farm at Burntheath.
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Ash is located at Grid Ref: SK2533 (Lat: 52.895409, Lng: -1.619502)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: South Derbyshire

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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