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Denby Dale

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Denby Dale

Denby Dale works well as a base: 10 minutes from Shepley, 20km from Snake Pass.

Denby Dale is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,043, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Denby Dale 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 Denby Dale to your route.

About Denby Dale

Denby Dale is a village and civil parish in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees in West Yorkshire, England. It is 8 miles north-west of Barnsley and 10 miles south-east of Huddersfield. The village is the main village in the Denby Dale civil parish that also covers Lower Denby, Upper Denby, Upper Cumberworth,

Read more Lower Cumberworth, Skelmanthorpe, Emley, Emley Moor and Clayton West. The parish had a population of 14,982 according to the 2001 census, increasing to 16,365 at the 2011 census. The parish council gives the electorate of the village itself as 2,143. The River Dearne runs through the village; in the floods of 2007 it burst its banks on two occasions and caused damage to Springfield Mill.

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Where is Denby Dale located?

Denby Dale is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5723 latitude, -1.6589 longitude.

What is the population of Denby Dale?

Denby Dale has a population of approximately 3,043 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,043
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.5723, -1.6589

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Denby Dale

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Snake Pass

A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Snake Pass Summit

The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.

21 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Stanage Edge

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

national park

Peak District National Park

Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mam Tor

Known as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Winnats Pass

A steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.

27 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Peveril Castle

A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Denby Dale

  • 20 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 21 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 27 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 27 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 41 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 41 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Denby Dale.

Skelmanthorpe

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 4,549

Upper Cumberworth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 1,122

Scissett

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 1,324

Shelley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 5,359

Shepley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 5,444

Clayton West

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 8,109

Emley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,497

Kirkburton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 3,786

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