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
Skelmanthorpe works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kirkburton, 22km from Snake Pass.
Skelmanthorpe is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,549, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Skelmanthorpe 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 Skelmanthorpe to your route.
Skelmanthorpe, known locally as Shat, is a village in the Denby Dale civil parish, in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England. It is 9 miles (14 km) from both Huddersfield and Barnsley. According to the 2011 census, the village had a population of 4,549.
The village sits on the south (right)Read more
bank of the first river-like flow, from three small headwaters (uniting in the northwest corner of the parish), of the Dearne.
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Skelmanthorpe is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5906 latitude, -1.6517 longitude.
Skelmanthorpe has a population of approximately 4,549 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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
27 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Britain's first national park, featuring gritstone edges, limestone dales, and rolling moorland.
29 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.
29 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.
29 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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