famous road
Snake Pass
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
22 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Kirkburton works well as a base: 10 minutes from Upper Cumberworth, 22km from Snake Pass.
Kirkburton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,786, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kirkburton 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 Kirkburton to your route.
Kirkburton is a village, civil parish and ward in Kirklees in West Yorkshire, England. It is 5 miles (8 km) south-east of Huddersfield. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the township comprised the villages of Kirkburton and Highburton and several hamlets, including Thunder Bridge, Thorncliffe,Read more
Storthes Hall and Linfit. According to the 2011 census the civil parish had a population of 26,439, while the village had a population of 4,299.
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Kirkburton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6105 latitude, -1.7029 longitude.
Kirkburton has a population of approximately 3,786 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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famous road
A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
23 km · about 25 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.
30 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
30 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.
30 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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