Cross Roads

Cross Roads is a Village in the county of West Yorkshire.

Cross Roads is a small village situated near Keighley, in the heart of West Yorkshire, England. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and verdant landscapes of the Brontë country, this charming locale is known for its rich history and tight-knit community. Keighley itself has been a significant market town since the Middle Ages, and the nearby hamlets, including Cross Roads, have benefited from this prominence.

The name “Cross Roads” is quite descriptive, as the village historically served as a convergence point for various routes through the countryside. Over the years, it has witnessed countless travelers, merchants, and settlers passing through, each leaving their unique imprint on the village’s tapestry. Architecturally, Cross Roads boasts a delightful mix of traditional stone-built houses and more modern constructions, reflecting its evolution over centuries. The village, while retaining its tranquil and bucolic charm, has always managed to keep pace with the changing times, making it a unique blend of the old and the new. A walk through its meandering lanes offers a glimpse into a bygone era, while also showcasing the dynamism of a community looking towards the future.

Cross Roads postcode: BD22 9DH

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There are great places to visit near Cross Roads including some great cities, villages, woodlands, parks, historic buildings, museums, gardens, country parks, hiking areas, towns, lakes, historic monuments, hills, ancient sites, nature reserves, shopping centres, airports, bluebell woods, ruins, rivers and streams, castles, waterfalls and boroughs.

There are a several good cities in the Cross Roads area like Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.

There are a several good villages in the Cross Roads area like Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.

Woodlands to visit near Cross Roads include Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags.

Lister Park, Cartwright Hall Gardens, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, and Park Square are some of Cross Roads best parks to visit near Cross Roads.

Cartwright Hall, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, Wainhouse Tower, and Shibden Park are great places to visit near Cross Roads if you like historic buildings.

Cross Roads has some unmissable museums nearby like Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

There are a several good gardens in the area around Cross Roads like Cartwright Hall Gardens.

Don't miss Penistone Hill Country Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park's country parks if visiting the area around Cross Roads.

Hiking Areas to visit near Cross Roads include Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, and Withens Clough.

The area around Cross Roads features a number of interesting towns including Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley.

The area around Cross Roads boasts some of the best lakes including Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, Warland Reservoir, and Gaddings Dam.

There are a several good historic monuments in the Cross Roads area like Wainhouse Tower, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.

Hills to visit near Cross Roads include Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, and The Chevin.

The area around Cross Roads features a number of interesting ancient sites including Stones Lane Standing Stones, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.

The area around Cross Roads features a number of interesting nature reserves including Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

There are a several good shopping centres in the Cross Roads area like Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market.

Places near Cross Roads feature a number of interesting airports including Leeds Bradford Airport.

Bluebell Woods to visit near Cross Roads include Middleton Park.

There are a several good ruins in the Cross Roads area like Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle.

Don't miss River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Water, and Hebden Beck's rivers and streams if visiting the area around Cross Roads.

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