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View south across wetland to Wath-upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire. The spire is that of All Saints' parish church. In front of it is Brook Farm.
Wath upon-Dearne Town Centre. Wath Market Cross is in the foreground.
In 1312 King Edward II granted permission for an annual market and fair.

In 1989 the cross was given a new shaft.
All Saints church, Wath upon Dearne
Photo by Christopher Thomas
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Wath upon Dearne

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Wath upon Dearne

Wath upon Dearne works well as a base: 5 minutes from Mexborough, 26km from Stanage Edge.

Wath upon Dearne is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 16,964, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Wath upon Dearne 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 Wath upon Dearne to your route.

About Wath upon Dearne

Wath upon Dearne (shortened to Wath or often hyphenated) is a town south of the River Dearne in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, 5 miles (8 km) north of Rotherham and almost midway between Barnsley and Doncaster. It had a population of 11,816 at the 2011 census. It is twinned with

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Wath upon Dearne is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5029 latitude, -1.3458 longitude.

What is the population of Wath upon Dearne?

Wath upon Dearne has a population of approximately 16,964 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Population
16,964
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.5029, -1.3458

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 Wath upon Dearne

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

500 acres of 18th-century parkland near Wakefield displaying open-air work by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and changing international artists.

19 km · about 20 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

film location

Stanage Edge (Pride and Prejudice cliff)

The gritstone edge in the Peak District where Elizabeth Bennet stands on the rocks in the 2005 film.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Higger Tor

A flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.

26 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Ladybower Reservoir

A Derwent Valley reservoir with two circular bellmouth spillways, used for Dambusters training and a favourite cycling loop.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Derwent Dam

A monumental stone dam used by 617 Squadron to practise for the Dambusters raid, with twin towers above the Upper Derwent Valley.

28 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bamford Edge

A short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Wath upon Dearne

8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.

  • 26 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
  • 28 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
  • 31 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
  • 32 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
  • 33 kmThe Great RidgeThe paved ridge walk from Mam Tor over Hollins Cross and Back Tor to Lose Hill, dividing the Hope and Edale valleys.
  • 33 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.

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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