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Ladybower Inn
A traditional inn at the junction of Snake Pass and the A57 in the Peak District, a beloved meeting point for bikers and drivers tackling England's famous Snake Pass.
23 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Cawthorne works well as a base: 5 minutes from Darton, 24km from Snake Pass.
Cawthorne is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 893, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Cawthorne sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cawthorne to your route.
Cawthorne is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The village was once a centre of the iron and coal mining industry; today it is part of an affluent commuter belt west of Barnsley. At the 2001 census it had a population of 1,108, increasing to 1,151 at theRead more
2011 Census.
The name Cawthorne derives from the Old English caldþorn meaning 'cold thorn'.
The village pub, the Spencer Arms, is named after the Spencer-Stanhope family, who once owned large swathes of the local area. Their home was Cannon Hall, the park of which borders the village.
Two earlier residences in Cawthorne were Barnby Hall, home of the Barnby family, and Banks Hall, the seat of the Misses Spencer-Stanhope and of a branch of the Greene family.
Cawthorne is frequented by ramblers as many walking routes start from the village.
The Victoria Jubilee Museum, built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, was opened in 1889 and contains numerous unusual exhibits including a stuffed cheetah and a two-headed lamb.
All Saints' Church overlooks the village, and there is a Methodist church on Darton Road. All Saints contains memorials to the Barnby and Spencer families.
In the heart of the village stands Malt Kiln Row, originally the malt kiln for Cannon Hall.
Kate Rusby, English folk singer-songwriter, lives in the village with her husband and two children.
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Cawthorne is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5669 latitude, -1.5726 longitude.
Cawthorne has a population of approximately 893 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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A traditional inn at the junction of Snake Pass and the A57 in the Peak District, a beloved meeting point for bikers and drivers tackling England's famous Snake Pass.
23 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
24 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
25 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.
28 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Known as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
29 km · about 35 min drive
national park
Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.
30 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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