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Squires Cafe Bar
One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Kirk Sandall
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Kirk Sandall
Kirk Sandall is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Stainforth, 44km from Stanage Edge.
Kirk Sandall is in England, United Kingdom, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Stainforth, about 5 km away.
Kirk Sandall is an outer suburb of Doncaster, located around 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of the city centre, in the civil parish of Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall, in the county of South Yorkshire, England.
It is served by Kirk Sandall railway station.
In 1921 the parish had a population of 606. On 1 October 1921 theRead more
parish was abolished to form "Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall".
The name Sandall derives from the Old English sandhalh meaning 'sandy nook of land'. Kirk derives from the Old Norse kirkja meaning 'church'.
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What is there to see near Kirk Sandall?
Within an hour or so of Kirk Sandall: Squires Cafe Bar (29 km), Yorkshire Sculpture Park (33 km), York Minster (44 km), Stanage Edge (44 km).
Are there any good drives near Kirk Sandall?
The nearest famous roads are Holme Moss, Woodhead Pass and Snake Pass.
Where is Kirk Sandall?
Kirk Sandall is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Stainforth.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 13,572
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.5621, -1.0688
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 Kirk Sandall
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
500 acres of 18th-century parkland near Wakefield displaying open-air work by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and changing international artists.
33 km · about 40 min drive
cathedral
York Minster
One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, famous for its medieval stained glass.
44 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Stanage Edge
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
44 km · about 50 min drive
bridge
Humber Bridge
Vast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.
44 km · about 50 min drive
photogenic
The Shambles
Medieval York street where overhanging timber-framed shops nearly touch across the lane, some dating to the 14th century. Once a row of butchers' shops; the meat-hooks and wide sill-boards survive.
44 km · about 50 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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Higger Tor
A flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Kirk Sandall
- 44 kmHumber BridgeVast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.
- 44 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 47 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
- 48 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 49 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 52 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
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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