Farley, Derbyshire

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Farley is a hamlet in the Derbyshire Dales district, in the English county of Derbyshire. It is near the town of Matlock. The nearest main road is the A6 road.

Coordinates: 53°09′20″N1°33′42″W / 53.1555°N 1.5617°W / 53.1555; -1.5617


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