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Ripponden

Built-up area in Calderdale, England

Coordinates:53.673, -1.948
OS grid ref:SE 03 19
Population:4,665
Dialling code: 01422 (Halifax)
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Ripponden is a compact, stone-built village in the heart of Calderdale, England, sitting in the attractive Ryburn Valley beside the River Ryburn. It grew up as a textile and milling community in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the slate-roofed terraces, old mill buildings and narrow streets still show that industrial heritage even where former mills have been converted to homes and small businesses.

Today Ripponden combines a quiet local economy with a commuter link to nearby towns such as Halifax and Huddersfield, and a lively mix of independent shops, pubs and community events. The surrounding moorland of the Pennines and nearby reservoirs make it popular with walkers and cyclists, and the village frequently features on local circular walks and community fairs that draw visitors from across Calderdale.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 17.8 miles28.6 km
  • Manchester Airport 25.8 miles41.5 km
  • Sowerby Bridge Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
  • Mytholmroyd Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km

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Schools in Ripponden

  • Ripponden Junior and Infant School Primary
  • Rishworth School Independent - all ages
  • Riverbank Primary School Independent - special
  • St John's Primary School In Rishworth Primary

Local points of interest

  • Blackstone Edge Mountains 4.3 miles7 km
  • The Shay Stadium Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Galpharm Stadium Stadium 7.5 miles12 km
  • Kirklees Priory Historic site 8.8 miles14.1 km
  • Spotland Stadium Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 11 miles17.6 km
  • Boundary Park Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
  • The University of Bradford University 11.1 miles17.8 km
  • National Media Museum Museum 11.3 miles18.3 km
  • Valley Parade Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
  • Forest of Rossendale Forest 12.7 miles20.5 km
  • Turf Moor Stadium 14 miles22.6 km