Welcome to Blackmoorfoot

Blackmoorfoot is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on the edge of the Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a rich history and was once a thriving industrial centre, with many mills and factories operating in the area.

One of the most notable landmarks in Blackmoorfoot is the Blackmoorfoot Reservoir. The reservoir was built in the late 19th century to provide water to the surrounding towns and villages. Today, the reservoir is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are many walking trails around the reservoir. The reservoir is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, geese, and swans.

Blackmoorfoot is a close-knit community, with a range of local amenities including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. The village is also home to a primary school, which has a good reputation in the local area. The village has a strong sense of community spirit, and there are many events and activities throughout the year, including a popular annual carnival. Overall, Blackmoorfoot is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 5.7°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Linthwaite Clough J I And Early Years Unit Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Barker	Chapel Hill Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5NJ 01484844300 School Website
Colne Valley High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Christian	Gillroyd Lane Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5SP School Website
Helme Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gillian Spooner	Helme Meltham Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 5RW 1484854524 School Website
Linthwaite Ardron C Of E Voluntary Aided Junior And Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Travis	Church Lane Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5TA 01484845544 School Website
Nields Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Wyrill	Nields Road Slaithwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5HT 01484842154 School Website
Wellhouse Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Kenworthy	Lower Wellhouse Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4ES 01484645794 School Website
Meltham Moor Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Woodfield	Birmingham Lane Meltham Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 5LH 1484859032 School Website
Cowlersley Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Quinn	Main Avenue Cowlersley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD4 5US 01484508170 School Website
Slaithwaite Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior And Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Fowler	Holme Lane Slaithwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5UG 01484506463 School Website
Meltham C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Gibbins	Holmfirth Road Meltham Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 4DA 01484850671 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Slaithwaite Station Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5EB 1.32 Miles

Berry Brow Birch Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7LP 2.64 Miles

Lockwood Swan Lane, Lockwood, West Yorkshire, HD1 3UB 2.72 Miles

Honley Station Road, Honley, West Yorkshire, HD9 6LD 3.09 Miles

Marsden Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6AX 3.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ladybird Cabs 01484 840179 3 Low Westwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4ER 1.00 Miles
Slawit And Golcar Cars 01484 847222 1A Market Place, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5AP 1.19 Miles
Westfield Chauffeur Drive Limited 01484 852890 32 Westfield Avenue, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5PY 1.19 Miles
Prolimos 01484 852890 32 Westfield Avenue, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5PY 1.19 Miles
Salmon Cars 01484 656344 24 Fernlea Grove, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4HF 1.39 Miles
Mark's Private Hire 01484 651112 11 Battye Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5PW 1.84 Miles
Milnsbridge Cars 01484 460088 2 Morley Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 1.93 Miles
Royal Cars Ltd 01484 643344 23 Morley La, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 1.93 Miles
Appleby Taxis 01484 663344 Unit 2 Morley Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 1.93 Miles
Mini Bus Travel Direct 01484 644417 74 Dryclough Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5JA 2.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackmoorfoot D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Clough D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgeway D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helme D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wraygate D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linthwaite Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Helme Edge D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockerhead Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slaithwaite Do Box Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Street Slaithwaite Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadlands D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Ned Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Tree Park D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Slaithwaite Health Centre 01484 846674	Slaithwaite Health Centre New Street, Slaithwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5AB
Colne Valley Group Practice 01484 842652	West Wing, Ground Floor The Globe, Bridge Street Huddersfield HD7 5JN
Meltham Group Practice 01484 347620	Meltham Group Practice 1 The Cobbles, Meltham Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 5QQ
Meltham Village Surgery	Parkin Lane Meltham Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 4EN
Netherton Surgery 01484 422509	327 Meltham Road Netherton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD4 7EX

Local Stores

Slaithwaite
Lewisham Road
Slaithwaite
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD7 5AL
01484 843672
Store Website
1.17 miles

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SPAR Meltham Road
315 Meltham Rd
Netherton
Huddersfield
HD4 7EX
01484661785
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Holme Veterinary Centre
Unit 6, Imex Business Park Crossley Mill New Mill Road, Honley Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 6PL 01484 660900 info@holmevets.com Website 2.97 miles
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Huddersfield Vets4pets Ltd
St James Church New Hey Road Huddersfield Yorkshire HD3 4BZ 01484 646 800 huddersfield@vets4pets.com 3.09 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
55 Lockwood Road Lockwood West Yorkshire HD1 3QU 01484 429404 lockwood@caldervets.co.uk Website 3.12 miles

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Huddersfield Pdsa Pet Clinic
5 Greenhead Road Huddersfield Yorkshire HD1 4EN 01484 429089 Website 3.54 miles

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Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
1A Briarlyn Road Birchencliffe Hill Road Birchencliffe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3NL 01484 450022 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 3.78 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
Birchencliffe Hill Road Lindley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3NL 01484 450022 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 3.78 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wessenden Valley
A Linear Walk Up The Wessenden Valley, Through Marsden Village. You Will Walk Through The Beautiful Valley, Passing By Four Reservoirs On The Route. HD7 6DH 3.15 miles On A62 Manchester Road Between Huddersfield And Oldham.

Scammonden Dam
Sledge Gate Lancashire 3.18 miles Near Huddersfield

Location what3words forehand.engulfing.though

Scammonden Reservoir
5K Scenic Walk Just Off The M62 Huddersfield. A Couple Of Hills Around The Reservoir Low Platt Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD3 3FR 3.23 miles

Location what3words seashell.courts.wounds

Wessenden Head
The Wessenden Valley Is A Moorland Valley Nestled Amidst The Dark Peak, Immediately South Of The Large Village Of Marsden In The English County Of West Yorkshire. The Valley Was Formed By Retreating Glaciers At The End Of The Last Ice Age, And Continues To Be Cut By The Wessenden Brook, A Tributary Of The River Colne. Pennine Way Holmfirth Lancashire HD9 4HW 3.82 miles

Location what3words unto.skin.sprinting

Ryburn Reservoir
Lovely Walk Across The Dam And Around The Reservoir On And Off Lead Walking Ryburn Reservoir Ripponden 5.89 miles Car Park Just Off The Rochdale Road

Location what3words heads.beauty.losses

Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve
Park At Cromwell Bottom And Explore The Nature Reserve .... Lagoons, Woods, Meadow, Canal And River. 9 Cromwell Bottom Dr Elland Rd Brighouse Lancashire HD6 2SP 6.06 miles The Car Park Details Are On Website. Or You Can Park In Brighouse At Bethel Street Hd6 1Jr, Either On The Road Or In The Pay And Display Car Park Which Is On The Canal. From The Car Park, As You Face The Canal, Turn Right Along The Towpath. After About Half An Hours Walk You Will Reach Cromwell Bottom

Location what3words eagles.sound.gent

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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