Duffield, Quarndon & Kirk Langley

Duffield, Quarndon and Kirk Langley form a cluster of villages in Amber Valley. The River Derwent flows through Duffield while the smaller Ecclesbourne passes through the parish and joins the Derwent nearby. Duffield station sits on the Derwent Valley Line; the preserved Ecclesbourne Valley Railway meets the mainline here. Narrow lanes link fields, hedgerows and pockets of woodland that define parish boundaries. Stone churches and village halls mark local centres, with farms and small businesses around them.

Quarndon sits on higher ground and offers long views across the valley; green spaces and a cricket ground sit close to the village core. Kirk Langley has a cluster of period houses around its church and a village green used for community events. Local routes include long-distance footpaths and bridleways used by walkers and riders. Services are centered on primary schools, a village shop and a couple of pubs, while periodic markets and village fairs provide a regular focus for residents.