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Alverthorpe West Yorkshire Map

Traditional county: West Yorkshire · District / Borough: Wakefield · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

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Place	Alverthorpe
Traditional County	West Yorkshire
District / Borough	Wakefield
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England, United Kingdom

Latitude	53.691457
Longitude	-1.535164
Place Type	Suburban Area

About Alverthorpe

Alverthorpe retains a stoic character, shaped by the steady, industrious currents of West Yorkshire’s changing horizons. It lies 1.6 miles west-north-west of Wakefield (from Wakefield: bearing 290°T, OS grid SE 307 217), and is situated south-east of Kirkhamgate village. The light here often catches the gentle, persistent movement of Alverthorpe Beck, a waterway that traces the southern edge of the landscape with a quiet, silver persistence. Beyond the brickwork of residential rows, Alverthorpe Meadows offers a verdant expanse where the air feels scrubbed clean by the prevailing westerly winds. The terrain rises modestly towards the north, where the silhouette of Lindale Hill breaks the skyline, providing a silent vantage point over the surrounding district. Historically, this landscape has evolved from its agricultural foundations into a suburban expanse that bridges the gap between the urban core and the open fields. Residents walk paths that have been trodden for centuries, moving through a geography that prioritises functional utility alongside these fleeting moments of natural grace. Even amidst the modern sprawl, the persistence of the beck and the elevation of the nearby hills lend Alverthorpe a distinct, grounded sense of place that remains indifferent to the restless pace of the nearby city.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Alverthorpe Beck (River) — 0.4 mi, 143° SE
Alverthorpe Meadows (Park) — 0.5 mi, 092° E
Lindale Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.6 mi, 328° NNW
Wrenthorpe Potovens (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 039° NE
Wrenthorpe Park (Park) — 0.7 mi, 085° E
Bushy Beck (River) — 0.7 mi, 282° WNW
Quarry Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 1.0 mi, 015° NNE
Wakefield Museum (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 112° ESE
St Austin's Theatre (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 103° ESE
Theatre Royal Wakefield (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 116° ESE
Lofthouse Colliery Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 049° NE
Ossett Spa (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 207° SSW
Mental Health Muesum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 076° ENE
Lowe Hill Motte And Bailey Castle (Scheduled Monument) — 1.8 mi, 137° SE · 1 ha
West Yorkshire History Centre (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 115° ESE
Thornes Cut (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.1 mi, 160° SSE
Ardsley Reservoir (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.2 mi, 334° NNW
Wakefield Bridge (Scheduled Monument) — 2.2 mi, 118° ESE
Gawthorpe Maypole (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 277° W
Holme Leas Clough (Valley) — 2.3 mi, 265° W
Lupset Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.3 mi, 163° SSE
Sandal Castle (Historic Ruins) — 2.9 mi, 141° SE
Soothill Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 3.0 mi, 306° NW
Sandal Castle: Motte And Bailey Castle And Shell Keep Castle (Scheduled Monument) — 3.0 mi, 140° SE · 3 ha
Mission Out (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 345° NNW
Stony Cliffe Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 4.2 mi, 210° SSW
Denby Grange Colliery Ponds Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 4.6 mi, 210° SSW · 18 ha
Rothwell Castle Ruins (Castle) — 4.6 mi, 028° NNE
Dewsbury Cemetery (Historic Park or Garden) — 4.7 mi, 265° W · 8 ha
National Coal Mining Museum (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 226° SW

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