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Southowram

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Southowram

Southowram is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Holywell Green, 30km from Snake Pass.

Southowram is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,003, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Southowram 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 Southowram to your route.

About Southowram

Southowram ( sow-THAR-əm) is a village and former civil parish in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England. It stands on hill top between Halifax and Brighouse, on the south side of the Shibden Valley. Northowram is on the northern side of the valley. Southowram falls within the Town ward of Calderdale Council. The village

Read more is included within the Halifax built-up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics.

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Where is Southowram located?

Southowram is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7099 latitude, -1.8318 longitude.

What is the population of Southowram?

Southowram has a population of approximately 2,003 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,003
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.7099, -1.8318

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 Southowram

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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Bolton Abbey

Romantic 12th-century Augustinian priory ruins on the banks of the River Wharfe, surrounded by 30,000 acres of moorland and woodland.

31 km · about 35 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Harewood Speed Hillclimb

The longest hillclimb course in England at 1,598 yards, climbing Yorkshire moorland on the Harewood estate with sweeping open views over Wharfedale from the spectator banks.

31 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.

37 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate

Yorkshire tea-room institution founded by Swiss confectioner Frederick Belmont in 1919, still family-owned and famous for Fat Rascals and its art-deco interior inspired by the Queen Mary liner.

37 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Squires Cafe Bar

One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Southowram

  • 30 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 31 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 40 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 41 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 51 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 51 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Southowram.

Halifax

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 82,624

Elland

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3 km awayPop. 15,625

Brighouse

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 32,872

Rastrick

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 11,351

Holywell Green

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 3,178

Sowerby Bridge

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 9,948

Clayton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km away

Queensbury

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 8,912

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