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About Wintersett

Wintersett lies just outside Wakefield in West Yorkshire, easily reached via the A638 or from M1 junctions 38-39. This former mining village sits amid rolling countryside typical of the Yorkshire coalfield, with around 180 EV charging points nearby. The village centers on Wintersett Reservoir, a renowned birdwatching site where twitchers gather to spot rare migrating species.

Where is Wintersett on the map?

Wintersett is in England, at 53.637, -1.421 - about 10 km south of Ashfield, City and Wakefield.

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What is the closest airport to Wintersett?

The closest airport to Wintersett is Leeds Bradford Airport, 41 km (about 53 min by car).

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