Colden is a Village in the county of West Yorkshire.
Colden, nestled near the historic village of Heptonstall in West Yorkshire, England, is a picturesque hamlet that epitomises the tranquil beauty of the Calder Valley. This small, rural settlement, surrounded by rolling hills and verdant fields, is steeped in a rich tapestry of history and natural charm. Its proximity to the Pennine Way adds to its appeal as a destination for walkers and nature enthusiasts.
The area around Colden is known for its scenic landscapes, characterized by rugged moorland, dense woodlands, and traditional dry stone walls that crisscross the countryside. Historically, Colden played a modest role in the Industrial Revolution, with evidence of small-scale textile production in the form of old mills dotted along the valley. Today, Colden is celebrated for its peaceful ambiance, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Its close-knit community and traditional Yorkshire character make it a hidden gem within the Calderdale region.
Colden postcode: HX7 7
There are great places to visit near Colden including some great cities, towns, lakes, villages, boroughs, woodlands, parks, historic buildings, country parks, historic monuments, hiking areas, hills, geological features, ancient sites, nature reserves, shopping centres, airports, bluebell woods, ruins, rivers and streams, museums, castles, waterfalls and gardens.
The area around Colden features a number of interesting cities including Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.
Colden's best nearby towns can be found at Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Hebden Bridge, Dewsbury, and Keighley.
Lakes to visit near Colden include Light Hazzles Reservoir, Warland Reservoir, Gaddings Dam, White Holme Reservoir, Scammonden Water, Lower Laithe Reservoir, and Ponden Reservoir.
There are a number of villages near Colden including Heptonstall, West Bretton, Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, and Manningham.
Kirklees is a great place to visit close to Colden if you like boroughs.
Colden has some unmissable woodlands nearby like Judy Woods, Middleton Park, Hardcastle Crags, Chevin Forest Park, and Calverley Wood.
Don't miss Lister Park, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, Park Square, and Nostell's parks if visiting the area around Colden.
Historic Buildings to visit near Colden include Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, Wainhouse Tower, Shibden Park, and Huddersfield Rugby Union Football Club.
Country Parks to visit near Colden include Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Newmillerdam Country Park, and Pugneys Country Park.
There are a several good historic monuments in the Colden area like Wainhouse Tower, Centre Hill Beacon Site, The Salt and Pepper Pots, Lund's Tower, and Wainman's Pinnacle.
Colden's best nearby hiking areas can be found at Colden, The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, Withens Clough, Penistone Hill Country Park, and The Salt and Pepper Pots.
There are a number of hills near Colden including Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, The Chevin, and The Salt and Pepper Pots.
The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor is a great place to visit close to Colden if you like geological features.
Colden has some unmissable ancient sites nearby like The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor, Two Lads (Withens Moor), Stones Lane Standing Stones, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.
There are a number of nature reserves near Colden including Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB Fairburn Ings, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
There are a several good shopping centres in the Colden area like Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market.
There are a number of airports near to Colden including Leeds Bradford Airport.
The area around Colden's best bluebell woods can be found at Middleton Park.
Colden has some unmissable ruins nearby like Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle.
There are a number of rivers and streams near Colden including River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Beck, and Hebden Water.
There are a number of museums near Colden including Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and Cartwright Hall.
Sandal Castle is one of Colden's best, nearby castles to visit in Colden.
Don't miss Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall, and Lumb Falls's waterfalls if visiting the area around Colden.
Places near Colden feature a number of interesting gardens including Cartwright Hall Gardens.
Colden History
There are some historic monuments around Colden:
