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, geological features, nature reserves, shopping centres, airports, bluebell woods, ruins, rivers and streams, castles, waterfalls and boroughs.

There are a number of cities near Cross Roads including Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.

The area around Cross Roads features a number of interesting villages including Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.

The area around Cross Roads boasts some of the best woodlands including Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Calverley Wood, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags.

There are a several good parks in the Cross Roads area like Lister Park, Cartwright Hall Gardens, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, and Park Square.

There are a several good historic buildings in the Cross Roads area like Cartwright Hall, Ilkley Manor House, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, and Wainhouse Tower.

Cross Roads's best nearby museums can be found at Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

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

Penistone Hill Country Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are some of Cross Roads best country parks to visit near Cross Roads.

The area around Cross Roads features a number of interesting hiking areas including Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, and Withens Clough.

Cross Roads has some unmissable towns nearby like Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley.

Cross Roads's best nearby lakes can be found at Chellow Dean Reservoirs, Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, and Warland Reservoir.

Cross Roads's best nearby historic monuments can be found at Wainhouse Tower, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.

There are a several good hills in the Cross Roads area like Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, and The Chevin.

Stones Lane Standing Stones, Centre Hill Beacon Site, and The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor are some of Cross Roads best ancient sites to visit near Cross Roads.

The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor is a great place to visit close to Cross Roads if you like geological features.

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

Cross Roads's best nearby shopping centres can be found at Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market.

Cross Roads is near some unmissable airports like Leeds Bradford Airport,

There are a several good bluebell woods in the area around Cross Roads like Middleton Park.

The area around Cross Roads features a number of interesting ruins including Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle.

There are a several good rivers and streams in the Cross Roads area like River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Water, and Hebden Beck.

Sandal Castle is a great place to visit close to Cross Roads if you like castles.

Don't miss Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall, and Lumb Falls's waterfalls if visiting the area around Cross Roads.

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