Atlow

Civil Parish in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Atlow

Bird's eye view With some hen peckers
Bird's eye view Credit: Chris Morgan

Atlow is a civil parish located in Derbyshire, England. It is situated in the Amber Valley district, approximately 10 miles north of Derby. The parish covers a small area of around 1.5 square miles and has a population of just over 100 residents.

The village of Atlow is nestled in the picturesque countryside of Derbyshire, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. It is a rural community, known for its tranquility and natural beauty. The landscape is characterized by lush green fields, hedgerows, and small woodlands.

The village itself consists of a cluster of traditional stone cottages and a few modern houses. The centerpiece of Atlow is the St. Helen's Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 13th century. The church is known for its Norman architecture and beautiful stained-glass windows.

Despite its small size, Atlow has a strong sense of community and is home to various social and recreational activities. The village has a local pub, which serves as a meeting place for residents and visitors alike. There are also several footpaths and bridleways that allow for enjoyable walks and horse rides in the surrounding countryside.

Atlow offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its charming rural setting and close-knit community, it is a place where residents can enjoy the beauty of nature and the simplicity of country living.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.035388/-1.65961 or Grid Reference SK2248. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bird's eye view With some hen peckers
Bird's eye view
With some hen peckers
Descending Madge Hill
Descending Madge Hill
Track ascends Madge Hill
Track ascends Madge Hill
Why did the chickens cross the road? To try and escape a couple of Geographers passing by! At Atlow Winn
Why did the chickens cross the road?
To try and escape a couple of Geographers passing by! At Atlow Winn
A517 at Atlow Cottage
A517 at Atlow Cottage
Hognaston Bridge Bridge over the Scow Brook. The brook is downstream of the Carsington Reservoir. As can be seen from the size of the brook there is not a great catchment to the reservoir and it relies primarily on water pumped from the River Derwent at Ambergate.
Hognaston Bridge
Bridge over the Scow Brook. The brook is downstream of the Carsington Reservoir. As can be seen from the size of the brook there is not a great catchment to the reservoir and it relies primarily on water pumped from the River Derwent at Ambergate.
Fields near Atlowtop The field beyond has a horse exercising track for the local stables.
Fields near Atlowtop
The field beyond has a horse exercising track for the local stables.
Rural telephone box at Turlow Fields
Rural telephone box at Turlow Fields
The Former Jinglers/Fox & Hounds About 4 miles east of Ashbourne on the A517, near Bradley, was a pub with two names. The side of the sign facing towards Ashbourne said The Fox & Hounds whilst the other side said The Jinglers. A former coaching inn, it closed in 2000 and is now a private residence.

Local historian Wendy Whitbread suggests that the Jinglers name came about as the pub used to stand at the end of a track coming from a lead mine. Ponies were employed to transport the lead and the leading pony wore a bell so that its jingling sound would alert workers in the bar to the fact that it was time to deal with the laden beasts. She also suggests that when the inn became tied to Offiler's Brewery the new owners wanted to change the name to the Fox & Hounds and that the double sign was a compromise to keep the locals happy.
The Former Jinglers/Fox & Hounds
About 4 miles east of Ashbourne on the A517, near Bradley, was a pub with two names. The side of the sign facing towards Ashbourne said The Fox & Hounds whilst the other side said The Jinglers. A former coaching inn, it closed in 2000 and is now a private residence. Local historian Wendy Whitbread suggests that the Jinglers name came about as the pub used to stand at the end of a track coming from a lead mine. Ponies were employed to transport the lead and the leading pony wore a bell so that its jingling sound would alert workers in the bar to the fact that it was time to deal with the laden beasts. She also suggests that when the inn became tied to Offiler's Brewery the new owners wanted to change the name to the Fox & Hounds and that the double sign was a compromise to keep the locals happy.
Gorse Lane The Farm is Bradley Nook and it sits very close to Gorse Lane, which is a very minor road.
Gorse Lane
The Farm is Bradley Nook and it sits very close to Gorse Lane, which is a very minor road.
Entering Atlow Atlow is yet another very linear village.
Entering Atlow
Atlow is yet another very linear village.
Fields and pylons A well cropped grass field that runs beneath pylons that transmit our electricity.
Fields and pylons
A well cropped grass field that runs beneath pylons that transmit our electricity.
An unsurfaced track The track has a surface of compacted limestone. Presumably put down when the Solar Farm to the left was being installed.
An unsurfaced track
The track has a surface of compacted limestone. Presumably put down when the Solar Farm to the left was being installed.
A lush field of grass Looking over the metal gate into a field of long grass, that is separated from another field with sheep grazing by a pole and wire fence.
A lush field of grass
Looking over the metal gate into a field of long grass, that is separated from another field with sheep grazing by a pole and wire fence.
The lane to a couple of houses A country lane that is just leading to a couple of houses and or a farm. The sign at the end did not mention a farm just a couple of names.
The lane to a couple of houses
A country lane that is just leading to a couple of houses and or a farm. The sign at the end did not mention a farm just a couple of names.
Looking along Winn Lane Another narrow country lane that actually says unfit for motors, so I walked a little way up it and was passed by a couple of cars!
Looking along Winn Lane
Another narrow country lane that actually says unfit for motors, so I walked a little way up it and was passed by a couple of cars!
Looking across the hillside A stoney track leads into the field which is on the side of quite a steep hill.
Looking across the hillside
A stoney track leads into the field which is on the side of quite a steep hill.
Furlong Lane Yet another narrow lane with passing places, bordered by hedges and fields.
Furlong Lane
Yet another narrow lane with passing places, bordered by hedges and fields.
Show me another place!

Atlow is located at Grid Ref: SK2248 (Lat: 53.035388, Lng: -1.65961)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire

What 3 Words

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