| Coordinates: | 53.175, -1.662 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 22 64 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
Harthill is a small, largely rural civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, sitting on the agricultural fringe of the Peak District. The landscape is typical of the area: rolling limestone fields, drystone walls and scattered stone farmhouses linked by quiet lanes, making it popular with walkers and cyclists who enjoy the understated countryside rather than busy tourist hubs.
Historically the area has deep agricultural roots and shows traces of long‑established field patterns and farmsteads; today farming still dominates the local economy alongside a handful of holiday lets and residents who commute to nearby market towns such as Matlock and Bakewell. Social life tends to be quiet and community‑centred, with local gatherings often taking place in neighbouring villages and market centres rather than in a large village core.