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Yorkshire Sculpture Park
500 acres of 18th-century parkland near Wakefield displaying open-air work by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and changing international artists.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Bolton upon Dearne
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Bolton upon Dearne
Bolton upon Dearne works well as a base: 10 minutes from Little Houghton, 28km from Stanage Edge.
Bolton upon Dearne is in England, United Kingdom, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Little Houghton, about 4 km away.
Bolton upon Dearne is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, in the part of the Dearne Valley through which the River Dearne passes. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is approximately 7 miles (11 km) east of Barnsley, 10 miles (16 km) west of Doncaster and 8Read more
miles (13 km) north of Rotherham.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bolton upon Dearne?
Within an hour or so of Bolton upon Dearne: Yorkshire Sculpture Park (20 km), Stanage Edge (28 km), Stanage Edge (Pride and Prejudice cliff) (28 km), Higger Tor (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Bolton upon Dearne?
The nearest famous roads are Woodhead Pass, Holme Moss and Snake Pass.
Where is Bolton upon Dearne?
Bolton upon Dearne is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Little Houghton.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 13,236
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.5167, -1.3167
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Bolton upon Dearne
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Stanage Edge
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
28 km · about 30 min drive
film location
Stanage Edge (Pride and Prejudice cliff)
The gritstone edge in the Peak District where Elizabeth Bennet stands on the rocks in the 2005 film.
28 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Higger Tor
A flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
28 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
Ladybower Inn
A traditional inn at the junction of Snake Pass and the A57 in the Peak District, a beloved meeting point for bikers and drivers tackling England's famous Snake Pass.
30 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
Squires Cafe Bar
One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.
30 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Ladybower Reservoir
A Derwent Valley reservoir with two circular bellmouth spillways, used for Dambusters training and a favourite cycling loop.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Bamford Edge
A short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Bolton upon Dearne
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 28 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 30 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
- 33 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 34 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 35 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
- 36 kmThe Great RidgeThe paved ridge walk from Mam Tor over Hollins Cross and Back Tor to Lose Hill, dividing the Hope and Edale valleys.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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