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3About Wheldale
Wheldale is a small West Yorkshire community near Castleford, connected by local roads to the A656 and A639. Most visitors come from nearby towns like Pontefract or Wakefield on short regional trips. The area has good EV charging coverage with over 150 fast chargers nearby. The former Wheldale Colliery site remains as a tangible link to the area's coal mining heritage.
Where is Wheldale on the map?
Wheldale is in England, at 53.732, -1.326 - about 7 km north-east of Ashfield, City and Wakefield.
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EV Chargers in Wheldale
- Bridge Street, Castleford300 kW
- Willowbridge Lane, Castleford120 kW
- Colorado Way, Castleford75 kW
- Colorado Way, Castleford50 kW
- Glasshoughton, Castleford50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Wheldale?
The closest airport to Wheldale is Leeds Bradford Airport, 39 km (about 44 min by car).