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Linthwaite

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Linthwaite

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.

About Linthwaite

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 of

Read 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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Where is Linthwaite located?

Linthwaite is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6242 latitude, -1.8502 longitude.

What is the population of Linthwaite?

Linthwaite has a population of approximately 3,835 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,835
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.6242, -1.8502

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 Linthwaite

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.

22 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse Manchester

Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.

30 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Peak District National Park

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

31 km · about 35 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Peveril Castle

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

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Linthwaite

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

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 Linthwaite.

Blackmoorfoot

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 3,835

Meltham Mills

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 9,000

Meltham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 7,836

Marsden

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 3,889

Huddersfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 149,017

Holywell Green

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 3,178

Elland

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 15,625

Barkisland

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 1,004

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