Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wholestone Moor
In or near Ripponden.
Wholestone Moor — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite · 2.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Wholestone Moor is a named hill or mountain in england yorkshire, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Wholestone Moor is a mountain located in Yorkshire. This area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The moor offers various trails for hiking, providing views of the surrounding landscape. It is a notable feature in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, known for its biodiversity and scenic vistas.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6465, -1.8842
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD3 3FJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite — 2.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615698 (CC BY 4.0)
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Slack Roman fort
Hill forts · 1.1 km
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Historic bridges · 1.3 km
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Villages · 1.8 km
Rising Sun Public House
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Colne Valley Museum
Museums · 2.0 km
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Scammonden Stanza Stones
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Crimble Viaduct
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Slaithwaite
Villages · 2.6 km
Slaithwaite Viaduct
Historic bridges · 2.6 km
Parkwood Mill
Mills · 2.6 km
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Slack Roman fort
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Springfield Springfield Cottage, Gosport Bridge
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Colne Valley Museum
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Places to eat & drink
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Old Bridge Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wholestone Moor?
- Wholestone Moor is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD3 3FJ), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Wholestone Moor?
- Wholestone Moor — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Wholestone Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD3 3FJ.
- Is Wholestone Moor a protected site?
- Yes — Wholestone Moor is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Wholestone Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD3 3FJ.