Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ponden Kirk
In or near Haworth.
Ponden Kirk is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oxenhope · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ponden Kirk is a named viewpoint in North-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Keighley and Ilkley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oxenhope, about 5.5 km away. Postcode area BD22.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ponden Kirk is a viewpoint located in North-West England, within the parish of Haworth and Stanbury. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its significance within the South Pennine Moors.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8259, -2.0349
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Haworth and Stanbury
- Postcode
- BD22 0JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Oxenhope — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: n1769044305 (ODbL)
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Mountains & hills · 2.8 km

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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ponden Kirk?
- Ponden Kirk is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD22 0JW), in the parish of Haworth and Stanbury.
- What is Ponden Kirk?
- Ponden Kirk is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ponden Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Oxenhope, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD22 0JW.
- Is Ponden Kirk a protected site?
- Yes — Ponden Kirk is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ponden Kirk free to visit?
- Yes, Ponden Kirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ponden Kirk?
- The nearest railway station is Oxenhope, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD22 0JW.