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 miles
- Sheffield 24.3 miles
- Leeds 18 miles
- Bradford 12.2 miles
- Oldham 11.2 miles
- Burnley 19.5 miles
- Huddersfield 3.5 miles
- Bolton 23.4 miles
- Stockport 19 miles
- Salford 19.5 miles
- Rotherham 24.5 miles
- Wakefield 15.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Scapegoat Hill Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Colne Valley Ward 1.4 miles
- Golcar Ward 1.9 miles
- Crosland Moor and Netherton Ward 2.2 miles
- Netherton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Meltham Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Outlane Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Sowood Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Lindley Ward 2.8 miles
- Marsden Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Holme Valley North Ward 3 miles
- Holywell Green and Stainland Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
HD7 5AG, HD7 5PP, HD7 5QU, HD7 5QA, HD7 5EQ, HD7 5RJ, HD7 5PG, HD7 5JL, HD7 5QL … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 18.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 25.1 miles
- Slaithwaite Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Lockwood Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Linthwaite and Slaithwaite Ad
- The Briar Court Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Pennine Manor Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Elephant & Castle 3 5 miles
- The Fleece Inn 3 4.4 miles
- The Old Golf House Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- The Huntsman Inn 4 3.9 miles
- Cedar Court Huddersfield Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- The Olive Branch Inn 3 1.9 miles
- Fortune Huddersfield 3 3.8 miles
- Stay Hotel 3.8 miles
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 miles
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 7.2 miles
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 7.3 miles
- Boundary Park Stadium 11.7 miles
- The University of Bradford University 12.3 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 12.4 miles
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 12.8 miles
- Ardotalia Archaeological site 12.9 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 13.2 miles
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 14.8 miles
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 15.1 miles