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Meltham

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Meltham

Meltham works well as a base: 10 minutes from Marsden, 17km from Snake Pass.

Meltham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,836, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Meltham 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 Meltham to your route.

About Meltham

Meltham is a town and civil parish within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England. It lies in the Holme Valley, below Wessenden Moor, 5 miles (8 kilometres) south-west of Huddersfield on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It had a population of 8,089 at the 2001 census, which was

Read more estimated to have increased to 8,600 by 2005. The population assessed at the 2011 Census was 8,534. According to the 2021 Census, the civil parish of Meltham had a population of 8,590 people living in 3,695 households.

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Where is Meltham located?

Meltham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5930 latitude, -1.8486 longitude.

What is the population of Meltham?

Meltham has a population of approximately 7,836 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
7,836
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.5930, -1.8486

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 Meltham

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.

17 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

26 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

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse Manchester

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

28 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.

28 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Meltham

  • 17 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 18 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.
  • 28 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 38 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 38 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

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