Parish in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
Within Peak District National Park
| Coordinates: | 53.314, -1.706 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 19 79 |
| Dialling code: | 01433 (Hathersage) |
The small civil parish centred on the hamlet of Abney and the farm cluster of Abney Grange lies in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. It is a quiet, rural place of limestone fields, drystone walls and scattered stone farmhouses, with a very small population and a largely agricultural character.
Historically the settlements grew around farming and estate land and they retain traditional buildings and field patterns; local life is still closely tied to agriculture and nearby market towns. Its lanes and public footpaths make it appealing to walkers seeking peaceful countryside, and the parish’s heritage and landscape are the main draws for residents and visitors.