Ryburn
Ward in Calderdale, England
| Coordinates: | 53.676, -1.949 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 03 19 |
| Dialling code: | 01422 (Halifax) |
Ryburn is a largely rural ward on the southern side of the Calder Valley in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, taking in a string of stone-built villages and hamlets along the River Ryburn, with Ripponden as the most prominent settlement. The landscape is notable for its steep valley sides, surrounding moorland and reservoirs, which make it popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Historically the area shares the Calder Valley’s textile and mill heritage, with former woollen mills and stone-built infrastructure still visible among modern housing and small businesses. The local economy mixes agriculture, independent trade and a commuting population working in nearby towns such as Halifax and Bradford, while active community groups, pubs and churches keep a strong village feel and several conservation areas protect historic buildings and green spaces.
Postcode districts covering Ryburn
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 18.1 miles
- Leeds 18.6 miles
- Bradford 10.9 miles
- Oldham 11.3 miles
- Burnley 14.7 miles
- Huddersfield 6.6 miles
- Blackburn 22.7 miles
- Bolton 20.8 miles
- Stockport 20.3 miles
- Salford 18.8 miles
- Wakefield 18 miles
- Rochdale 10.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ripponden Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Barkisland Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Sowerby Bridge Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Greetland and Stainland Ward 2.5 miles
- Sowood Built-up area 3 miles
- Cragg Vale Built-up area 3 miles
- Holywell Green and Stainland Built-up area 3 miles
- Outlane Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Hebden Royd Parish 3.4 miles
- Luddenden Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Luddendenfoot Ward 3.9 miles
- Mytholmroyd Built-up area 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Ryburn
HX6 1HE, HX6 4AW, HX6 1DL, HX6 3EZ, HX4 0FD, HX6 4ND, HX6 3DU, HX6 4JS, HX6 4BY … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 17.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 26 miles
- Sowerby Bridge Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Mytholmroyd Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Ryburn Ad
- The New Hobbit Hotel Rooms 2.2 miles
- Manor House Lindley 5 5.3 miles
- The Briar Court Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- The Rake Tapas Accommodation 4 6 miles
- Holdsworth House 4 6.3 miles
- The Saddleworth Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- Fortune Huddersfield, Sure Hotel Collection 3 5 miles
- The Old Bell Inn 8.2 miles
- Cedar Court Huddersfield 4 5 miles
- Grains Bar Hotel 3 8.3 miles
Schools in Ryburn
- Barkisland C of E VA Primary School Primary
- Ripponden Junior and Infant School Primary
- Rishworth School Independent - all ages
- Riverbank Primary School Independent - special
- Ryburn Valley High School Secondary
- Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- St John's Primary School In Rishworth Primary
- St Mary's C of E (VC) J and I School Primary
- Triangle C of E VC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 4.4 miles
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles
- Galpharm Stadium Stadium 7.5 miles
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 8.8 miles
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 10.7 miles
- The University of Bradford University 10.9 miles
- Boundary Park Stadium 11.1 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 11.2 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 11.8 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 12.6 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 13.9 miles