Built-up area in Calderdale, England
| Coordinates: | 53.673, -1.948 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 03 19 |
| Population: | 4,665 |
| Dialling code: | 01422 (Halifax) |
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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