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Upper Cumberworth

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About Upper Cumberworth

Upper Cumberworth works well as a base: 5 minutes from New Mill, 19km from Snake Pass.

Upper Cumberworth is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,122, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Upper Cumberworth 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 Upper Cumberworth to your route.

About Upper Cumberworth

Upper Cumberworth is a small village in West Yorkshire, England, within the civil parish of Denby Dale and the Diocese of Wakefield. It is between the villages of Denby Dale and Shepley, above the village of Lower Cumberworth. It occupies a rural location, surrounded by fields and woodland but close to Barnsley,

Read more Wakefield, Huddersfield and Sheffield by public transport or road. The 2001 Census gave the population of Upper Cumberworth and Lower Cumberworth combined as 1,222. Historically Upper Cumberworth is part of the West Riding of Yorkshire in the Wapentake of Staincross in the ancient parish of Silkstone. The Wapentake almost corresponds with the current Barnsley Metropolitan Area, although a few settlements and townships within the Staincross Wapentake such as Upper Cumberworth were put outside the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley and now lie within the current West Yorkshire Metropolitan Area since April 1974. The name Cumberworth derives from the Old English Cumbreworð meaning 'Cumbre's enclosure' or 'the enclosure of the Cumbrians'.

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Where is Upper Cumberworth located?

Upper Cumberworth is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5748 latitude, -1.6930 longitude.

What is the population of Upper Cumberworth?

Upper Cumberworth has a population of approximately 1,122 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,122
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.5748, -1.6930

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 Upper Cumberworth

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.

19 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.

20 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Stanage Edge

Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.

26 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.

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

Winnats Pass

A steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.

27 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Peveril Castle

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

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Upper Cumberworth

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

Shepley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 5,444

Denby Dale

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 3,043

Shelley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 5,359

Skelmanthorpe

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 4,549

New Mill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 9,197

Kirkburton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 3,786

Scissett

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,324

Millhouse Green

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,250

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