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Squires Cafe Bar
One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.
25 km · about 30 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Grimethorpe is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Little Houghton, 31km from Stanage Edge.
Grimethorpe is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,672, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Grimethorpe 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 Grimethorpe to your route.
Grimethorpe is a village in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. As of the 2011 census it has a population of 4,672. Grimethorpe is located in eastern Barnsley, and until the local government reorganisation of 1974, it was part of the Hemsworth district and constituency. The village isRead more
part of the North East ward of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.
For much of the 20th century Grimethorpe's economy was rooted in coal mining. Since the 1984–85 miners' strike, the downscaling of UK coal mining greatly accelerated and international cheap Open-pit mining provoked closure of its colliery in May 1993. In 1994 it was regarded as the poorest village in Britain.
There are roads linking the village to some of the country's biggest arteries, and the village is home to approximately 51 businesses, including the online fashion retailer ASOS.
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Grimethorpe is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5765 latitude, -1.3769 longitude.
Grimethorpe has a population of approximately 4,672 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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cafe
One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.
25 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
36 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
36 km · about 40 min drive
castle
A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.
37 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
The longest hillclimb course in England at 1,598 yards, climbing Yorkshire moorland on the Harewood estate with sweeping open views over Wharfedale from the spectator banks.
37 km · about 45 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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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