Welcome to Longwood Edge

Longwood Edge is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Pennine hills and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Longwood Edge is a popular destination for walkers and hikers who come to explore the stunning landscape and enjoy the fresh air.

The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Longwood Tower, which was built in the 19th century and is now a Grade II listed building. The tower was originally built as a folly and was used as a lookout point for the wealthy landowners who owned the surrounding land. Today, the tower is a popular tourist attraction and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Longwood Edge is also home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a convenience store. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents often come together to organize events and activities. Longwood Edge is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Moderate or heavy snow showers

Temp: 2.6°C

Feels Like: -3.4°C

Wind: 20.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Huddersfield New College Further Education Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Marcus Smith-Connor	New Hey Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 4GL 1484652341 School Website
Salendine Nook Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Darren Christian	New Hey Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 4GN 01484657541 School Website
Crow Lane Primary And Foundation Stage School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Vayro	Crow Lane Milnsbridge Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 4QT 01484646422 School Website
Reinwood Community Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Eastwood	Burfitts Road Oakes Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 4YL 01484647925 School Website
Reinwood Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Symonds	Burfitts Road Oakes Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 4YL 01484651103 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior And Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Grindley	Fieldhead Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QQ 01484644444 School Website
Moorlands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Denney	Moorland Road Mount Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3UH 01484655800 School Website
Golcar Junior Infant And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Gallant	Manor Road Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QE 01484652954 School Website
Royds Hall, A Share Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Carr	Luck Lane Paddock Huddersfield HD3 4HA 1484463366 School Website
Lindley Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Mckenna	George Street Lindley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3LY 01484654650 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lockwood Swan Lane, Lockwood, West Yorkshire, HD1 3UB 2.07 Miles

Huddersfield St. Georges Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1JB 2.33 Miles

Slaithwaite Station Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5EB 2.42 Miles

Berry Brow Birch Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7LP 2.80 Miles

Honley Station Road, Honley, West Yorkshire, HD9 6LD 3.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Maggies Airport And Travel Services 01484 648689 203 Longwood Gate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4XF 0.06 Miles
K W Cars Ltd 01484 641531 1 Winfield Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GX 0.44 Miles
Woods Taxis 01484 400900 146 Moor Hill Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3XA 0.50 Miles
Oakes Taxi S 01484 485300 70 Plover Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3HR 0.69 Miles
Elite Cars 01484 646666 3 Savile St, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4PG 0.76 Miles
New Hey Taxis 01484 460460 Oakes Mills West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4DD 0.78 Miles
Huddersfield Airport Transfer Co 07906 636025 5 Farnlee, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3WL 0.87 Miles
Appleby Taxis 01484 663344 Unit 2 Morley Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 0.93 Miles
Milnsbridge Cars 01484 460088 2 Morley Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 0.93 Miles
Royal Cars Ltd 01484 643344 23 Morley La, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4NZ 0.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dod Lea D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grove Nook D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longwood Gate D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Thornhill Road Longwood D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salendine Nook Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Quarmby D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charles Avenue D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snow Lea D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorcroft D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rufford Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliff Close D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crosland Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laund Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
101 Thornhill Road 01484 653326	Longwood Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 4UL
Nook Surgery 01484 463350	144 Moor Hill Road Salendine Nook Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3XA
Fieldhead Surgery 01484 654504	Fieldhead Surg, Fieldhead Leymoor Road, Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QQ
Viaduct Care Pcn Hub 01484 531786	Fieldhead Surgery Leymoor Road, Golcar Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4QQ
New Street & Netherton Group Practice 01484 651622	New Street Surgery 21 New St, Milnsbridge Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 4LB

Local Stores

Leymoor Road Golcar
91-95 Leymoor Road
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4SJ
01484 650389
Store Website
0.33 miles

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SPAR Huddersfield Road
Huddersfield Road
Elland
HX5 9AA
01422 648232
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Huddersfield Vets4pets Ltd
St James Church New Hey Road Huddersfield Yorkshire HD3 4BZ 01484 646 800 huddersfield@vets4pets.com 0.89 miles

Animals Treated
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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
Birchencliffe Hill Road Lindley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD3 3NL 01484 450022 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 1.31 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 1.31 miles

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Huddersfield Pdsa Pet Clinic
5 Greenhead Road Huddersfield Yorkshire HD1 4EN 01484 429089 Website 2.12 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 2.27 miles

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West Mount Vets - Huddersfield
Castlegate Retail Park St John'S Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 5AN 01484 533035 admin.huddersfield@westmountvets.co.uk Website 2.36 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Scammonden Reservoir
5K Scenic Walk Just Off The M62 Huddersfield. A Couple Of Hills Around The Reservoir Low Platt Ln Huddersfield Lancashire HD3 3FR 3.13 miles

Location what3words seashell.courts.wounds

Scammonden Dam
Sledge Gate Lancashire 3.24 miles Near Huddersfield

Location what3words forehand.engulfing.though

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 3.55 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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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 4.89 miles On A62 Manchester Road Between Huddersfield And Oldham.

Ryburn Reservoir
Lovely Walk Across The Dam And Around The Reservoir On And Off Lead Walking Ryburn Reservoir Ripponden 5.42 miles Car Park Just Off The Rochdale Road

Location what3words heads.beauty.losses

Baitings Reservoir
A Flat, Wooded Reservoir Walk, Quiet And Peaceful In The Winter Months And Fairly Busy On A Hot Day.This Walk Has Seen Various Improvements Recently Including New Paths And Better Drainage But It Is A Work In Progress!There Are Sheep In Surrounding Fields But No E On Route Itself. I Keep My Dog On The Lead Until I Get Through The Gate At The End Of The Dam.There Is A Car Park On The Main Road Near A Bus Stop Opposite New Inn Cottage Ripponden 6.02 miles The Car Park Is Next To The Dam

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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