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Tucked away in the Hidden Valley on the Nottinghamshire-Derbyshire border, Jacksdale is a former mining village that maintains a distinct sense of community. Its geography is defined by the Erewash Valley, with the Pye Hill branch of the Cromford Canal providing a quiet, green corridor for walking toward the nearby Ironville or Westwood. Unlike many villages of its size, Jacksdale retains a functional centre with a primary school, a doctors' surgery, and a range of independent shops that keep it self-sufficient. Historically, the village grew around the coal industry - specifically the Selston and Pye Hill collieries - and though the pits have long since closed, the landscape has been successfully reclaimed by nature. Today, it serves as a practical base for those working in Nottingham or Mansfield, offering a slower pace of life while remaining well-connected to the M1 via the A608. It’s the kind of place where the heritage is still visible in the architecture of the older terraces, but the focus remains firmly on the surrounding countryside.