Shepley is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD8 8AP), in the parish of Kirkburton.

How do I get to Shepley?

The nearest railway station is Shepley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD8 8AP.

Is Shepley a protected site?

Yes — Shepley is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Shepley?

The nearest railway station is Shepley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD8 8AP.

Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

Shepley

In or near Kirkheaton.

Shepley — a village in england yorkshire.

The Farmers Boy on Marsh Lane, Shepley - geograph.org.uk - 4469423 — Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Shepley · 1.0 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: Dark Peak SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Shepley is a village located in Yorkshire, with a population of 5,444. The village features typical English rural architecture and community amenities. It serves as a residential area with local shops and services, catering to both residents and visitors. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and exploring the natural landscape.

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Coordinates: 53.5833, -1.7167
District: Kirklees
Parish: Kirkburton
Postcode: HD8 8AP
Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
Population: 5,444
Nearest railway station: Shepley — 1 km

Sources

manual: geonames-2638040 (CC BY 4.0)

Other places nearby

Nearby

Sign for the Black Bull pub, Shepley - geograph.org.uk - 4193877

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Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Shepley War Memorial

Shepley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Krishan's Stone

Krishan's Stone — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Thunder Bridge

Thunder Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Galleries · Yorkshire & the Humber

Susan Brown Studio

Susan Brown Studio — a gallery in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber

Haw Cliff

Haw Cliff — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.

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Old guidestone - geograph.org.uk - 7227475

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Mountain bike trails · Yorkshire & the Humber

Dual Slalom

Dual Slalom — a mtb trail in england yorkshire.

Where to eat & stay near Shepley

Places to stay

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Holme Valley Camping & Caravan Park

Holme Valley Camping & Caravan Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ingfield Farm Caravan Site

Ingfield Farm Caravan Site — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Free↗ ingfieldfarmcamping.co.uk

Old milestone - geograph.org.uk - 7226561

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Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

315 Bar and Restaurant

315 Bar and Restaurant — a hotel in england yorkshire.

Free↗ 315barandrestaurant.co.uk

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Rising Sun Farm Campsite

Rising Sun Farm Campsite — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Free↗ holmfirthhorseandcarriagerides.co.uk

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Thurlmoor Farm Camping & Caravan Site

Thurlmoor Farm Camping & Caravan Site — a campsite in england yorkshire.

↗ ukcampsite.co.uk

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Whitegate Leisure Camping & Caravan Site

Whitegate Leisure Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Places to eat & drink

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Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber