| Coordinates: | 53.249, -1.681 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 21 72 |
| Dialling code: | 01433 (Hathersage) |
Rowland is a small rural civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, lying on the quieter fringes of the Peak District. The local landscape is typical Dales country – rolling limestone fields, dry stone walls and scattered farmsteads – and it attracts walkers and people seeking a peaceful countryside base rather than busy tourism.
Historically agricultural, the community centres on farming and a handful of stone cottages and farm buildings that hint at medieval field patterns; there are few large employers, so residents often look to nearby market towns for services. The parish’s appeal is its intact rural character, scenic lanes and occasional holiday lets that supplement the local economy.