Ward in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.161, -1.496 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 33 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
The ward centred on Ashover sits in rolling countryside in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, on the fringes of the Peak District. Stone-built villages, narrow lanes and gritstone outcrops give the area a distinctly rural character, with notable high points such as The Fabrick (often called Ashover Rock) offering wide views over the surrounding moorland and valleys.
Historically the locality was shaped by small‑scale quarrying and mining and you can still find traces of that industrial past, including the route of the former Ashover Light Railway. Today the economy is a mix of farming, local services and tourism, with a lively community life centred on village events and traditional pubs, while many residents commute to nearby towns such as Chesterfield and Derby.
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