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About Moorthorpe

Moorthorpe lies in West Yorkshire's former coalfield between South Elmsall and South Kirkby. Access via the A638 from Wakefield (8 miles) connects to the M62 at Junction 31, whilst the A1(M) sits 6 miles east. Local routes use the B6422 linking nearby estates. Electric vehicle drivers benefit from roughly 150 fast chargers across the area. The old Public Baths building remains a tangible link to the village's mining past.

Where is Moorthorpe on the map?

Moorthorpe is in England, at 53.588, -1.299 - about 10 km north of Goldthorpe.

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Elm Estate1 mi 5 minPriory Estate2 mi 5 minCommon End, City and Wakefield 22 mi 5 minSouth Elmsall2 mi 5 minMinsthorpe2 mi 10 minSouth Kirkby2 mi 10 minPark Estate2 mi 10 minNorth Elmsall3 mi 10 minUpton, City and Wakefield3 mi 10 minHill Estate3 mi 10 minHilltop Estate3 mi 10 minHooton Pagnell3 mi 10 minWrangbrook4 mi 10 minShinwell4 mi 10 minHampole4 mi 10 min

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What is the closest airport to Moorthorpe?

The closest airport to Moorthorpe is Leeds Bradford Airport, 62 km (about 59 min by car).

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