Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shipley Glen Tramway
In or near Bradford.
Shipley Glen Tramway — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Saltaire · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shipley Glen Tramway is a other located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shipley Glen Tramway is an inclined tramway located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historic significance and is classified as a heritage attraction. The tramway offers a unique mode of transport, connecting the valley to the surrounding area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.8451, -1.7944
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Baildon
- Postcode
- BD17 5BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shipley
- Nearest railway station
- Saltaire — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/8319994817 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Cones
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Sir Titus Salt
Wildlife reserves · 0.5 km
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre and Museum
Museums · 0.5 km
Roberts Park
Parks · 0.5 km
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
Museums · 0.5 km
Bob Cryer Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Crook Farm Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Soldier's Trench
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Octopus Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Boat Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Peace Museum
Museums · 0.8 km
Salts Mill
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cones
Cones — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sir Titus Salt
Sir Titus Salt — Public artwork (statue).
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre and Museum
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre and Museum is a children's museum, natural history education centre and nature centre established in 1989 at Bracken Hall on the edge of Baildon Moor, close to Shipley
📷 5Parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Roberts Park
Roberts Park — park in Saltaire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bob Cryer Memorial
Bob Cryer Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Shipley Glen Tramway
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Crook Farm Caravan Park
Crook Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dobrudden Farm Caravan Park
Dobrudden Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bankfield Hotel
Bankfield Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire. 3-star. Brand: Mercure Bradford.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Moor Valley Caravan Park
Moor Valley Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Esholt Caravan Park
Esholt Caravan Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Old White Horse Inn
Old White Horse Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Spotted House Public House
The Spotted House Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Airedale Heifer Public House And Attached Barn
Airedale Heifer Public House And Attached Barn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dog and Gun Public House
Dog and Gun Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
White Cross Hotel
White Cross Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
More natural landmarks in this region
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Jackson's Brick Works (Conservation Area)
Jackson's Brick Works (Conservation Area) — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dukinfield Swimming Pool
Dukinfield Swimming Pool — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Paddock Cottage
Paddock Cottage — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Levenshenge
Levenshenge — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shipley Glen Tramway?
- Shipley Glen Tramway is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD17 5BW), in the parish of Baildon.
- What is Shipley Glen Tramway?
- Shipley Glen Tramway — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shipley Glen Tramway?
- The nearest railway station is Saltaire, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD17 5BW.
- Is Shipley Glen Tramway a protected site?
- Yes — Shipley Glen Tramway is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Shipley Glen Tramway free to visit?
- Yes, Shipley Glen Tramway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shipley Glen Tramway?
- The nearest railway station is Saltaire, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD17 5BW.