Welcome to Upper Hopton

Upper Hopton is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The village is situated on a hilltop, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a small but tight-knit community, with a population of just over 1,000 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Upper Hopton is its beautiful church, St. John the Baptist. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is a popular destination for visitors, with its stunning architecture and peaceful surroundings. The church is also home to a number of community events throughout the year, including concerts and fairs.

Upper Hopton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is located close to a number of popular walking routes, including the Pennine Way and the Calderdale Way. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, providing a warm welcome to visitors and locals alike. Overall, Upper Hopton is a charming village with a rich history and stunning surroundings, making it a must-visit destination for anyone visiting West Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 13.1°C

Feels Like: 11.6°C

Wind: 10.1 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Hopton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Blakeley	Woodend Road Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 8PR 01924489736 School Website
Fields Rise School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Vikki-Ann Brownsell	Fields Rise Kirkeaton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 0LZ 3336006600
Kirkheaton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Coates	New Road Kirkheaton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 0HR 1484548049 School Website
Crowlees Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior And Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathy Woods	Springfield Park Off Parker Lane Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 9PD 01924494970 School Website
Battyeford C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Batty	Nab Lane Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 9QH 01924495518 School Website
Castle Hall Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Brook	Richard Thorpe Avenue Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 9PH 1924520500 School Website
The Mirfield Free Grammar And Sixth Form Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr James Christian	Kitson Hill Road Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 9EZ 01924483660 School Website
Old Bank Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judy Wood	Taylor Hall Lane Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 0HW 1924495790
Crossley Fields Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Long	Wellhouse Lane Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 0BE 01924499608 School Website
Ravensthorpe Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr J L Alderson	Myrtle Road Ravensthorpe Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 3AS 01924907082 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Mirfield Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8NL 0.77 Miles

Deighton Whitacre Road, Deighton, West Yorkshire, HD2 1LX 2.07 Miles

Ravensthorpe Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF12 9ED 2.13 Miles

Huddersfield St. Georges Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1JB 3.48 Miles

Dewsbury Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF 3.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Central Cars 01924 490000 Mirfield Central Cars/Hopton New Rd, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8NF 0.63 Miles
Mirfield Taxis 01924 496969 28 Calder Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8PJ 0.66 Miles
Mirfield Cars 01924 490999 28 Calder Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8PJ 0.66 Miles
Station Cars 01924 490490 Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8LN 0.87 Miles
Orchard Private Hire 01484 303278 49 Orchard Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0EJ 1.11 Miles
New Road Travel Private Hire 01484 536914 1 Bargreen, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0HZ 1.25 Miles
Sam's Taxis 01924 497794 690 Huddersfield Rd, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3HU 1.78 Miles
B And P Hoyle Airport Executive Hire 01924 508822 64 Sunnybank Walk, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0NH 1.83 Miles
Tandem Taxis 01484 423333 648 Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0AJ 1.84 Miles
Road Runner Cars Local And Long Distance 01484 513115 967 Leeds Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1UP 1.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kirkheaton Surgery 01484 420616	2 Heaton Moor Road Kirkheaton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 0ET
Mirfield Health Centre 01924 483440	The Health Centre Doctor Lane Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 8DU
The Waterloo Practice 01484 500977	Waterloo Health Centre Wakefield Road Waterloo, Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 9XP
Lepton And Kirkheaton Surgeries 01484 606161	Lepton Surgery Highgate Lane, Lepton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 0HH
North Road Suite,Ravensthorpe Health Ctr 01924 767101	Ravensthorpe Health Ctr Netherfield Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 3JY

Local Stores

Mirfield
Huddersfield Road
Mirfield
West Yorkshire
WF14 8AN
01924 491084
Store Website
0.86 miles

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SPAR Mirfield
Leeds Rd
Mirfield
Huddersfield
WF14 0BY
01924 481000
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Donaldson'S Farm And Equine
Queen Street Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 8AH 01924 492200 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 0.94 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
7-9 Queen Street Mirfield Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14 8AH 01924 492200 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 0.94 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
159 Centre Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 9DQ 01924 492155 mirfield@caldervets.co.uk Website 1.13 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Calder Vets Ltd
37 Wakefield Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 0AN 01484 469184 1.67 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 2.84 miles

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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
131 Somerset Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 8HN 01484 421512 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk Website 2.84 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.97 miles

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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 5.06 miles Netherton

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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 5.13 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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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 5.29 miles Oakwell Country Park

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Judy Woods
The Woods Are Popular For Dog Walkers, They Offer Shelter In The Rain And Shade In The Summer. The Woods Walk Can Be As Short Or As Long As You Like. It’S Pretty Much Flat With Some Shallow Climbs. Once Into The Woods There Are No Roads Nearby And So A Great Place For Off Lead Where Sydney Loves To Explore The The Woods, Chase The Squirrels And Play In The Beck That Runs Through The Woods. It Her Favourite Daily Walk. Station Rdwyke Halifax Bradford BD12 8LA 6.06 miles The Most Popular Entrance Is Along Station Road Which Is Easy To Get To. If You Google Judy Woods It Can Take You To Other Entrances.

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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 6.20 miles Parking Is Available Under The Railway Line. Forge Lane, Horbury, Wf4

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	16.8°C	16.1°C	15.6°C	14.6°C	16.5°C	16.7°C	19.4°C	20°C	19.6°C	18.6°C	16.6°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	16.1°C	15.6°C	14.9°C	16.6°C	18.1°C	19.4°C	20°C	19.6°C	18.6°C	16.6°C	15.5°C

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Temp	13.1°C	11.8°C	12°C	12.6°C	13.1°C	13.7°C	14.6°C	15.6°C	16.2°C	16.3°C	15°C	12.6°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	10.6°C	10.9°C	11.6°C	12°C	12.7°C	13.7°C	15.2°C	16.1°C	16.2°C	14.4°C	11.1°C

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Temp	12.2°C	9.9°C	7.9°C	6.5°C	10.4°C	14.9°C	18.6°C	20.8°C	21.4°C	21°C	17.4°C	14.3°C
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