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
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Linthwaite works well as a base: 10 minutes from Marsden, 20km from Snake Pass.
Linthwaite is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,835, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Linthwaite 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 Linthwaite to your route.
Linthwaite (known as Linfit in the local community) is a village in the Kirklees district, in West Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is situated 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Huddersfield, on the A62 in the Colne Valley. The village together with Blackmoorfoot had a population ofRead more
3,835 according to the 2001 census.
The River Colne, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, the Huddersfield to Manchester railway line and A62 main road all pass near to the village. After they were constructed, textile mills were then built to produce cloth making use of the river. This led to the growth of the village. Linthwaite Hall on Linfit Fold was built around 1600.
Currently, it is a busy village with five pubs. Blackmoorfoot Reservoir, at the top of Gilroyd Lane, is a wintering site for migrating wildfowl and wading birds.
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Linthwaite is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6242 latitude, -1.8502 longitude.
Linthwaite has a population of approximately 3,835 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.
20 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.
22 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.
30 km · about 35 min drive
national park
Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.
31 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.
31 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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.
32 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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