Moorthorpe is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF9 2EZ), in the parish of South Elmsall.

How do I get to Moorthorpe?

The nearest railway station is Moorthorpe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF9 2EZ.

Is Moorthorpe a protected site?

Yes — Moorthorpe is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Moorthorpe?

The nearest railway station is Moorthorpe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF9 2EZ.

Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

Moorthorpe

In or near Hooton Pagnell.

Moorthorpe — a village in england yorkshire.

Postbox on Westfield Lane, South Elmsall - geograph.org.uk - 6079837 — Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Moorthorpe · 0.9 km

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Moorthorpe is a village located in Yorkshire. This small settlement is characterised by its rural landscape and traditional architecture. As part of the wider Yorkshire region, it offers a glimpse into local life, with nearby amenities typical of a village setting. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere reflective of its community-oriented nature.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 53.5876, -1.2995
District: Wakefield
Parish: South Elmsall
Postcode: WF9 2EZ
Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth
Nearest railway station: Moorthorpe — 0.9 km

Sources

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Other places nearby

Nearby

South Elmsall and Moorthorpe War Memorial

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Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

South Elmsall and Moorthorpe War Memorial

South Elmsall and Moorthorpe War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ wakefield.gov.uk

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Farmers’ markets · Yorkshire & the Humber

South Elmsall Market

South Elmsall Market — a UK farmers' market in england yorkshire.

Free↗ wakefield.gov.uk

South Kirkby Police Station. - geograph.org.uk - 539268

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Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber

Church of All Saints, South Kirby

Church of All Saints, South Kirby — a Grade I-listed church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I

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Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

South Kirkby

South Kirkby — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

South Elmsall

South Elmsall — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Iron Age site, South Kirkby - geograph.org.uk - 731233

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Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Iron Age site

Iron Age site — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Moorthorpe

Places to stay

Wentbridge House Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 2281010

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Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Wentbridge Hotel

Wentbridge Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Nostell Holiday Park

Nostell Holiday Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Pony Paddock

The Pony Paddock — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Tilts Farm Caravan Site

Tilts Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Agbrigg Common - geograph.org.uk - 5958181

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Heath Common Travelers Site

Heath Common Travelers Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Oakland Hill Estate

Oakland Hill Estate — a caravan park in england yorkshire.