Welcome to Little Lepton

Little Lepton is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Huddersfield and has a population of around 1,500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. Little Lepton has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

The village has a number of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a village hall. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, offering a range of food and drink options. Little Lepton is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with regular bus services to Huddersfield and other nearby towns.

Little Lepton is a close-knit community, with a range of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a range of sports and social clubs. The village also has a strong sense of history and heritage, with a number of historic buildings and landmarks to explore. Overall, Little Lepton is a charming and welcoming village, offering a peaceful and picturesque place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.3°C

Wind: 19.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Rowley Lane Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenny Shore	Rowley Lane Lepton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0JD 01484222745 School Website
Highburton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Gaynor Leadbeater	Northfield Lane Highburton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0QT 01484506526 School Website
Lepton Cofe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Burns	Station Road Lepton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0DE 1484600384 School Website
Kirkburton Middle School Academy Converter Ages:10-13 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Taylor	Turnshaws Avenue Kirkburton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0TJ 1484222737 School Website
Grange Moor Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Rodgers	Liley Lane Grange Moor Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4EW 01924840748 School Website
Kirkburton Church Of England Voluntary Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Will Adams	School Hill Kirkburton West Yorkshire HD8 0SG 01484609190 School Website
King Jamess School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ian Rimmer	St Helen's Gate Almondbury Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD4 6SG 01484412990 School Website
Hill View Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Normington	Fernside Avenue Almondbury Huddersfield HD5 8YE 1484976216 School Website
Flockton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mr Emmaline Bulmer	Barnsley Road Flockton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4DH 01924326800 School Website
All Hallows C Of E Va Infant And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Wyatt	Longcroft Almondbury Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 8XW 01484431700 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stocksmoor Station Road, Stocksmoor, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XN 2.76 Miles

Mirfield Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8NL 2.94 Miles

Shepley Station Road, Shepley, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DU 2.95 Miles

Ravensthorpe Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF12 9ED 3.56 Miles

Deighton Whitacre Road, Deighton, West Yorkshire, HD2 1LX 3.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Highgate Private Hire (Lepton) 07789 671198 5 Highgate Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0EE 0.47 Miles
Kirkburton Taxis 01484 602347 33 Burton Acres Way, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0RF 1.11 Miles
Hire A Stairlift Ltd 01484 603816 19 Birkhead Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0GR 1.16 Miles
Tandem Taxis 01484 423333 648 Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0AJ 2.03 Miles
Orchard Private Hire 01484 303278 49 Orchard Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0EJ 2.25 Miles
Shelley Private Hire 01484 602363 8 Elder Mews, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8JU 2.34 Miles
E T A Limos 01484 302144 12 Eton Av, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9HY 2.64 Miles
New Road Travel Private Hire 01484 536914 1 Bargreen, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0HZ 2.75 Miles
Central Cars 01924 490000 Mirfield Central Cars/Hopton New Rd, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8NF 2.78 Miles
Mirfield Cars 01924 490999 28 Calder Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8PJ 2.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lydgate Lepton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Bottom Lepton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highgate Avenue Lepton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lepton Po Box D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flockton Moor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowley Hill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harry Bower D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greaves House Lepton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Lane Highburton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodsome Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highburton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Turnshaws D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dogley Bar D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodnook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Road C No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lepton And Kirkheaton Surgeries 01484 606161	Lepton Surgery Highgate Lane, Lepton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0HH
Flockton Surgery	101 Barnsley Road Flockton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4EH
Kirkburton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Shelley Lane Kirkburton Huddersfield HD8 0SJ
Kirkburton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Shelley Lane Kirkburton Huddersfield HD8 0SJ
Kirkburton Health Centre 01484 602040	Kirkburton Health Centre 5A Shelley Lne,Kirburton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0SJ

Local Stores

Kirkburton - North Road
64 North Road
Kirkburton
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 0RW
01484 696021
Store Website
1.36 miles

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SPAR Lepton
Tariq Nazir Spar BP
Lepton Service Station
Wakefield Road
Lepton
HD8 0LU
01484609585
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
37 Wakefield Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 0AN 01484 469184 1.88 miles

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Donaldsons Vets Ltd
Abbey Road Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8EP 01484 508708 admin@donaldsonvets.co.uk Website 2.62 miles

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Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
39 Abbey Road Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8EP 01484 508708 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.62 miles

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Donaldson'S Farm And Equine Ltd
131 Somerset Road Almonbury Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 8HN 01484 421512 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.81 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
131 Somerset Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 8HN 01484 421512 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.81 miles

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Cancer Care For Pets Ltd
The Veterinary Hospital 131 Somerset Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 8HN 01484 242911 info@cancercareforpets.co.uk Website 2.81 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

Stoneycliffe Wood And Coxley Woods
Nature Reserve With Stream For Dogs To Play In And Other Routes Through Fields And Woods Stoneycliffe Wood Nature Reserve Upper Lane 4.32 miles Netherton

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Broadstone Reservoir
Nice Easy 1 Mile Lap Around The Reservoir With Many Bushes And A Whole Lot Of Water Perfect For Off Lead Play Birdsnest Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD8 8YD 5.28 miles

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Horbury Lagoon
Great Walk Especially In Summer There Is Pathway Around The Lagoons Along Side The Calder River, With Plenty Of Safe Areas For Dogs To Get Into Lagoon For A Swim. There Is Also A Grass Area Next To The Lagoon, Ideal For The Dog Run To Around &Amp; Dry Off After A Swim. If You Continue Walking Along The Calder River (Keeping It On Your Left) You’Ll Come Across A Small Dog Friendly Cafe, Which Is An Added Bonus After A Walk. Horbury 6.24 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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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 6.78 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

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Wilton Park
Also Has A Childrens Play Area, Crazy Golf, Tennis Courts And 5-A-Side Footy Pitches. 783 Bradford Rd Batley Lancashire WF17 8NB 6.95 miles

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Oakwell Hall And Country Park
Something For All Ages And Abilities. Plenty Of Space, Pathed Walks, A Tudor Hall To Explore, Gift Shop, Dog Poo Bins, Children's Play Areas, Ramblers' Centre, Cafe, Tourist Information, Stream And Ponds, Gardens, Toilets, Function Room. 18 Raikes Ln Birstall Batley WF17 9QU 7.40 miles Oakwell Country Park

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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