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
England, United Kingdom · Europe
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.
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 wasRead 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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Meltham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5930 latitude, -1.8486 longitude.
Meltham has a population of approximately 7,836 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
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
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.
27 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.
28 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.
28 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.
28 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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