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3About Townhead, Barnsley
Townhead is a small hillside community southeast of Barnsley, perched on the edge of the Peak District. Take the A628 from Barnsley town centre, continuing for about 8km through Penistone before turning onto local roads. The A628 provides the main connection to Sheffield and the M1. Over 50 EV charging points are available nearby along the A628 corridor. The village sits close to the abandoned Woodhead Pass railway tunnel portals, dramatic reminders of the old trans-Pennine line.
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Townhead, Barnsley is in England, at 53.522, -1.752 - about 15 km south of Farnley Tyas.
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What is the closest airport to Townhead, Barnsley?
The closest airport to Townhead, Barnsley is Manchester Airport, 50 km (about 45 min by car). Other airports nearby: Leeds Bradford Airport.