Linthwaite

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Linthwaite (also pronounced Linfit by locals) is a village in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. 6km (4m) west of Huddersfield, on the A62 in the Colne Valley. The village together with Blackmoorfoot has a population of 3,835 according to the 2001 census.

The River Colne, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, the Huddersfield to Manchester rail line and A62 main road all pass near to the village. After they were constructed, textile mills sprang up to produce cloth making use of the river. This lead to the growth of the village. Linthwaite Hall on Linfit Fold was built around 1600.

Currently, it is a busy little village with five pubs and quite a few take aways. Also the Colne Valley High School is situated in the village. The Sair Inn, home to the Linfit brewery, won the CAMRA National Pub of the Year Award in 1997.

Sporting wise the village boasts two teams in the Huddersfield District Cricket League. Broad Oak (on the top road) and Linthwaite (in the valley).


Blackmoorfoot Reservoir is a wintering site for migrating wildfowl and wading birds.Template:WestYorkshire-geo-stub

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