West Yorkshire Map

West Yorkshire map, showing the main cities, towns and villages of the county of West Yorkshire in England.

Detailed Road Map of West Yorkshire England

West Yorkshire Map: Detailed road map of West Yorkshire, a county located in northern England in the UK. The map is interactive so you can zoom in to view specific West Yorkshire towns. This West Yorkshire map is useful for finding a route to your target destination in the county.

The main towns and villages in West Yorkshire include: Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Batley, Dewsbury, Keighley, Castleford, Pontefract, Ossett, Morley, Todmorden, Ilkley, Bingley, Holmfirth, Hebden Bridge, Brighouse, Otley, Wetherby, Rothwell, Garforth, Yeadon, Guiseley, Sowerby Bridge, Cleckheaton, Mirfield, Elland, Knottingley, Normanton, Featherstone, South Elmsall, Heckmondwike, Liversedge, Horsforth, Pudsey, Meltham, Skelmanthorpe, Marsden, Queensbury, Baildon, Burley in Wharfedale, Menston, Haworth, Scholes, Cross Gates, Hemsworth, Clayton West, Honley, Shelf, Mytholmroyd, Greetland, East Ardsley. Many of which will be visible on this West Yorkshire map.

West Yorkshire is one of those places that packs a lot into a relatively small area—bustling cities, picture-perfect villages, rugged moorland and centuries of industrial grit. It sits squarely in the heart of northern England, known for its proud heritage, down-to-earth people and that unmistakable Yorkshire spirit that ties the towns and countryside together. Whether you're after arts, history, walking boots or just a proper pint, West Yorkshire's got it all going on.

Historically, the county was shaped by wool and mills, coal and canals. The Industrial Revolution hit hard and fast, and you can still see traces of that era in everything from the brick chimneys that dot the landscape to the solid old buildings that have found new life as galleries, cafes or flats. Cities like Leeds and Bradford became powerhouses of commerce and culture, while smaller places like Haworth, Hebden Bridge and Saltaire carved out their own distinctive identities. These days, West Yorkshire strikes a balance between its working-class roots and modern creativity—it's proud without being flashy.

You'll find plenty to see and do. Leeds is a fast-paced, modern city with serious shopping, nightlife and food, while Bradford brings a mix of grand old architecture, curry houses and cultural gems. Wakefield's got its cathedral and sculpture parks, Huddersfield's all about music and heritage, and Halifax has become something of a surprise hit with its stunning Piece Hall and indie charm. Beyond the towns, you've got the Pennines rolling out to the west, heather-covered moors, woodland trails and old railway lines turned into cycle paths. It's the kind of county where you can spend a morning in a gallery and an afternoon hiking without ever feeling out of place.

There's no shortage of places to visit, especially if you're into history and heritage. National Trust favourites like East Riddlesden Hall and Nostell Priory bring the grandeur, while English Heritage's Kirkstall Abbey and Spofforth Castle show off the county's medieval side. Brontë country is up near Haworth, and it's every bit as atmospheric as you'd hope—think stone cottages, windy moorland and tales of gothic romance. The Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the Hepworth Wakefield and the Salts Mill gallery all show the county's more creative streak.

Transport-wise, West Yorkshire's well connected. Leeds Bradford Airport handles domestic and European flights, and the rail network links Leeds with London, Manchester, Edinburgh and more. The M62 cuts across the county, connecting Hull to Liverpool, while the M1 and A1(M) keep things flowing north to south. Local trains, buses and park-and-ride schemes make it pretty easy to get around day-to-day, and there are plenty of scenic drives if you're more into meandering than motorways.

At the heart of it all, West Yorkshire is a county with a big personality. It's the sort of place that doesn't shout too loud but leaves a lasting impression—whether it's the moorland views, the chatter of a market, or the sense of being somewhere that matters. With roots in industry, a flair for the creative, and a deep affection for the land and the people who live on it, it's got something a bit special about it.

Tourist attractions in West Yorkshire include: Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Harewood House, Kirkstall Abbey, Salts Mill, Brontë Parsonage Museum, East Riddlesden Hall, The Hepworth Wakefield, Piece Hall Halifax, Nostell Priory, Shibden Hall, Oakwell Hall, Temple Newsam, Roundhay Park, Lotherton Hall, Tropical World Leeds, Eureka! The National Children's Museum, National Science and Media Museum Bradford, Royal Armouries Museum Leeds, The Alhambra Theatre Bradford, Leeds Art Gallery, Abbey House Museum, Leeds City Museum, Emmerdale Village Tour, Ponderosa Zoo, Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre, Thornton Hall Country Park, Diggerland Yorkshire, Castle Hill Huddersfield, Pontefract Castle, Bagshaw Museum, Bingley Five Rise Locks, Bolling Hall, Wakefield Cathedral, Ilkley Moor, Meanwood Valley Trail, Ogden Water Country Park, Marsden Moor Estate, Manor Heath Park, Victoria Theatre Halifax, Red House Museum, Spen Valley Greenway, Newmillerdam Country Park, Hollingworth Lake, Hardcastle Crags, Oakwell Country Park, RSPB Fairburn Ings, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Thackray Museum of Medicine.

Some West Yorkshire Places: Leeds - Bradford - Silsden - Wetherby - Wakefield - Todmorden - Huddersfield - Halifax - Batley - Dewsbury - Keighley - Castleford - Brighouse - Pudsey - Morley - Pontefract - Shipley - Bingley - Holmfirth - Normanton - Ossett - Yeadon - Rothwell - Mirfield - Horsforth - Liversedge - Baildon - Elland - Garforth - Ilkley - Otley - Knottingley - Heckmondwike - Guiseley - Cleckheaton - Featherstone