Callow
Parish in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.067, -1.597 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 27 52 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
Callow is a very small, rural civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, sitting on the fringe of the Peak District. The landscape is typically Derbyshire - rolling limestone pastures, dry‑stone walls and narrow lanes carving through small dales and farmland. Its low population and scattered farmsteads give it a quiet, unspoilt character popular with walkers and anyone seeking a countryside escape.
Historically the area reflects long agricultural use, with old farmhouses, hedgerow boundaries and the occasional relic of rural industry; local life revolves around farming, conservation and a modest amount of holiday accommodation. Socially it’s the sort of place with a close‑knit community and seasonal traditions such as harvest events and walking groups, while economically it leans on a mix of grazing agriculture and low‑impact tourism rather than heavy industry.
Postcode districts covering Callow
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 22.1 miles
- Nottingham 18.9 miles
- Derby 11.9 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 23.4 miles
- Mansfield 17.7 miles
- Burton upon Trent 18.1 miles
- Chesterfield 14.2 miles
- West Bridgford 21.8 miles
- Long Eaton 17.7 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 14 miles
- Swadlincote 20.2 miles
- Ilkeston 13.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kirk Ireton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Hopton Parish 1.6 miles
- Wirksworth Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Carsington Parish 1.7 miles
- Ashleyhay Parish 1.8 miles
- Idridgehay and Alton Parish 2 miles
- Middleton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hognaston Parish 2.5 miles
- Biggin Parish 2.7 miles
- Brassington Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Atlow Parish 3.1 miles
- Cromford Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Callow
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 19.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 34.3 miles
- Wirksworth Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Ravenstor Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Callow Ad
- Alison House 4 3.2 miles
- Greyhound Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- The Red Lion 3 5.1 miles
- New Bath Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 4 3.7 miles
- The Bear Inn 3 2.7 miles
- Hodgkinsons Hotel Matlock Bath 3.9 miles
- The Lion Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Gulliver's Resort Matlock Bath 3 4 miles
- The Horse & Jockey 7.1 miles
- The Canal 5.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Job's Wood Forest 5.1 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 6 miles
- East Wood Forest 6.6 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 7.6 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.2 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 10.4 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 11.1 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 12.2 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 13.9 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 14.7 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 15.1 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 15.9 miles