Linthwaite and Slaithwaite sit side by side in the Colne Valley, part of Kirklees in England, a few miles west of Huddersfield. Both retain the upland valley character of West Yorkshire, with stone-built terraces, old mill buildings and sweeping views to the surrounding moorland; the River Colne and the nearby Huddersfield Narrow Canal thread through the settlements and add a strong sense of place.
Historically they grew up around the woollen textile industry and transport links - canals and railways - and many former industrial buildings now house small businesses, galleries and cafés. Restoration of the canal and the nearby Standedge Tunnel has boosted leisure boating and walking, while a lively community scene, independent shops and easy commuting to Huddersfield and Leeds give the villages a mix of rural charm and practical connectivity.
Postcode districts covering Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 18 miles28.9 km
- Sheffield 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Leeds 18 miles28.9 km
- Bradford 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Oldham 11.2 miles18 km
- Burnley 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Huddersfield 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bolton 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Stockport 19 miles30.5 km
- Salford 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Rotherham 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Wakefield 15.2 miles24.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Scapegoat Hill Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Colne Valley Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Golcar Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Crosland Moor and Netherton Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Netherton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Meltham Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Outlane Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Sowood Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Lindley Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Marsden Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Holme Valley North Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Holywell Green and Stainland Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
HD7 9AZ, HD7 5QT, HD7 5EY, HD7 5TJ, HD7 5QS, HD7 4HB, HD7 5LG, HD7 5PA, HD7 5TD … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Manchester Airport 25.1 miles40.3 km
- Slaithwaite Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Lockwood Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Linthwaite and Slaithwaite Ad
- Manor House Lindley 5 3.1 miles5 km
- The Briar Court Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The New Hobbit Hotel Rooms 5.6 miles9 km
- Fortune Huddersfield, Sure Hotel Collection 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Woodsome Hall Golf Club Dormy House 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Cedar Court Huddersfield 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Saddleworth Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Cambridge Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Old Bell Inn 7.5 miles12 km
- Pennine Manor Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
Schools in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- Colne Valley High School Secondary
- Linthwaite Ardron C of E (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Primary
- Nields Academy Primary
- Slaithwaite C of E Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary
- Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Galpharm Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Boundary Park Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km
- The University of Bradford University 12.3 miles19.8 km
- National Media Museum Museum 12.4 miles20 km
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Ardotalia Archaeological site 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Valley Parade Stadium 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 15.1 miles24.2 km