Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Huddersfield Observatory
Huddersfield Observatory is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Huddersfield Observatory is a named viewpoint in Yorkshire, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Colne Valley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area HD7.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Huddersfield Observatory is a viewpoint located in the Yorkshire region, specifically within the Kirklees unparished area, postcode HD7. It is designated as part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6213, -1.8413
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD7 5TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: n1222870101 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huddersfield Observatory?
- Huddersfield Observatory is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD7 5TP), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- Is Huddersfield Observatory a protected site?
- Yes — Huddersfield Observatory is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Huddersfield Observatory free to visit?
- Yes, Huddersfield Observatory is free to enter.
- How do I get to Huddersfield Observatory?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD7 5TP.