Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Golcar
In or near Marsden.
Golcar — a village in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite · 2.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Golcar is a village located in West Yorkshire. It is characterised by its traditional stone architecture and scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The village offers a glimpse into rural life in Yorkshire, with local amenities and community events reflecting its heritage. Visitors can explore nearby walking trails that showcase the area's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6399, -1.8557
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD7 4QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648355 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rising Sun Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Colne Valley Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
Golcar
Museums · 0.7 km
Scarwood Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Golcar Brook Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Calder And Hebble Navigation Scarbottom Aqueduct Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scarbottom Aqueduct
Aqueducts · 1.2 km
Parkwood Mill
Mills · 1.2 km
Scar Lane drill hall, Milnsbridge
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Dod Lea House
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Longwood Outdoor Auditorium
Theatres · 1.8 km
Linthwaite
Villages · 1.8 km
Longwood Tower
Viewpoints · 1.8 km
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Golcar
Golcar (pronounced ) is a village on a hillside crest above the Colne Valley in the Kirklees district, in West Yorkshire, England, 3 miles (5 km) west of Huddersfield, and just north of the River Coln
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Scarwood Bridge
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Places to stay
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Golcar?
- Golcar is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD7 4QD), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Golcar?
- Golcar — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Golcar?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD7 4QD.
- Is Golcar a protected site?
- Yes — Golcar is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Golcar?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD7 4QD.