Lydgate is a Village in the county of West Yorkshire.
Lydgate is a small hamlet on the outskirts of Todmorden in West Yorkshire, nestled in the rugged Pennine landscape that characterises this part of the Calder Valley. Known for its peaceful rural setting, it sits on the steep hills above the town, offering sweeping views of the surrounding moors and valleys. Historically, Lydgate was a small agricultural settlement, with farming playing a central role in local life for centuries. Like much of the area, it was also influenced by the textile industry, with weavers’ cottages and small mills once operating in the hills around Todmorden.
One of Lydgate’s most notable features is St. Mary’s Church, a striking Victorian church built in the Gothic style. Constructed in the late 19th century, it served as a place of worship for the scattered communities in the hills above Todmorden. The church is now redundant but remains an important historical landmark, adding to the hamlet’s character. The surrounding countryside is a haven for walkers, with footpaths leading across the moors, connecting Lydgate to landmarks such as Stoodley Pike and Gaddings Dam, home to the highest beach in England.
Despite its rural feel, Lydgate is closely tied to Todmorden, benefiting from the town’s amenities while maintaining its quiet, isolated charm. The hamlet reflects the history of the Calder Valley, where industry and agriculture once coexisted, and where today, a strong connection to the landscape continues to define the area.
Lydgate postcode: OL14 7DX
There are great places to visit near Lydgate 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.
The area around Lydgate features a number of interesting cities including Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.
The area around Lydgate boasts some of the best villages including Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.
Don't miss Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Calverley Wood, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags's woodlands if visiting the area around Lydgate.
There are a several good parks in the Lydgate area like Lister Park, Cartwright Hall Gardens, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, and Park Square.
Historic Buildings to visit near Lydgate include Cartwright Hall, Ilkley Manor House, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, and Wainhouse Tower.
Lydgate's best nearby museums can be found at Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Cartwright Hall Gardens is a great place to visit close to Lydgate if you like gardens.
There are a several good country parks in the Lydgate area like Penistone Hill Country Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
The area around Lydgate 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.
There are a several good towns in the Lydgate area like Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley.
Lakes to visit near Lydgate include Chellow Dean Reservoirs, Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, and Warland Reservoir.
Don't miss Wainhouse Tower, and Centre Hill Beacon Site's historic monuments if visiting the area around Lydgate.
The area around Lydgate features a number of interesting hills including Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, and The Chevin.
The area around Lydgate boasts some of the best ancient sites including Stones Lane Standing Stones, Centre Hill Beacon Site, and The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor.
Lydgate is near some unmissable geological features like The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor,
There are a number of nature reserves near Lydgate including Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB Fairburn Ings, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Don't miss Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market's shopping centres if visiting the area around Lydgate.
The area around Lydgate's best airports can be found at Leeds Bradford Airport.
There are a several good bluebell woods in the area around Lydgate like Middleton Park.
The area around Lydgate boasts some of the best ruins including Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle.
River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Water, and Hebden Beck are great places to visit near Lydgate if you like rivers and streams.
Castles to visit near Lydgate include Sandal Castle.
Lydgate has some unmissable waterfalls nearby like Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall, and Lumb Falls.
Boroughs to visit near Lydgate include Kirklees.
Lydgate History
There are some historic monuments around Lydgate:
