Upper Hopton West Yorkshire Map

About Upper Hopton

Upper Hopton, a quiet suburb in the Kirklees district, whispers of its past through the gentle undulations of its landscape. It lies 1.5 km south-south-west of Mirfield (from Mirfield: bearing 202°T, OS grid SE 196 184). The quality of light here, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, golden hue across the brickwork of its older dwellings, suggesting a long-held sense of domestic peace. The houses, a pleasing mix of Victorian and later builds, often feature gardens that spill forth with a riot of colour, a testament to the diligent care of their inhabitants. Though its industrial heart has long since quieted, the echoes of its former life can still be felt in the sturdy, practical architecture that underpins its present-day charm. The air carries a subtle scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a grounding perfume that speaks of enduring connection to the land.

About This Upper Hopton Map Page

Explore Upper Hopton, West Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.661776, -1.704464. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.