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'''Dunford Bridge''' is a |
'''Dunford Bridge''' is a small village in the civil parish of [[Dunford, South Yorkshire|Dunford]], lying northwest of [[Sheffield]] in [[South Yorkshire]], [[England]], {{convert|1.3|mi|km|0}} from the border with [[West Yorkshire]] and {{convert|2.3|mi|km|0}} from the border with [[Derbyshire]]. It lies in the [[Peak District]], {{convert|5|mi|km|0}} west of [[Penistone]] and {{convert|3|mi|km|0}} south of [[Holmfirth]], within the [[Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley]]. Before the [[Local Government Act 1972]] the area covered by South Yorkshire was part of the [[West Riding of Yorkshire]]. |
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The settlement, consisting of a few houses, lies beneath the Winscar Reservoir. Water draining from the moorland around Grains Moss forms small rivers which join together to form the source of the [[River Don, South Yorkshire|River Don]], which feeds into the reservoir. The reservoir had suffered from leakage for many years, then [[Yorkshire Water]], the reservoir owners, employed a construction company to correct the problem, using £400,000 worth of specialist [[grout|grouting]] and [[artificial membrane]].<ref>[http://www.skanska.co.uk/skanska/templates/page.asp?id=9749 Skanska]</ref> |
The settlement, consisting of a few houses, with no shops (the nearest in [[Penistone]] and [[Holmfirth]]) lies beneath the Winscar Reservoir. Water draining from the moorland around Grains Moss forms small rivers which join together to form the source of the [[River Don, South Yorkshire|River Don]], which feeds into the reservoir. The reservoir had suffered from leakage for many years, then [[Yorkshire Water]], the reservoir owners, employed a construction company to correct the problem, using £400,000 worth of specialist [[grout|grouting]] and [[artificial membrane]].<ref>[http://www.skanska.co.uk/skanska/templates/page.asp?id=9749 Skanska]</ref> |
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The eastern end of the [[Woodhead Tunnel]] is in the centre |
The eastern end of the [[Woodhead Tunnel]] is in the village centre. The site of the [[Dunford Bridge railway station|former railway station]] is now a parking area with the old rail line forming the route of the [[Trans-Pennine Trail]]. The only public house in the village closed down in early 2000; it is now used as a theatrical and drama training workshop. |
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Windle Edge Road leads southwest from the |
Windle Edge Road leads southwest from the village to the [[A628 road|A628]] and northeast to the [[B6106 road|B6106]] [[Holmfirth]] to [[Penistone]] road. The A628 gives access westwards to the [[M67 motorway|M67]] and [[Manchester]] and southeast to the [[M1 motorway|M1]] and [[Sheffield]]. |
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Dunford Bridge is a centre for [[Water sport (recreation)|watersports enthusiasts]]. It benefits from walkers exploring the [[Pennine]] [[moorland]] surrounding the |
Dunford Bridge is a centre for [[Water sport (recreation)|watersports enthusiasts]]. It benefits from walkers exploring the [[Pennine]] [[moorland]] surrounding the village, using it as a base. There is a car parking area next to the road bridge and further parking along the side of the Winscar Reservoir on Dunford Road, to the north. The reservoir is used by a local sailing club. |
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Revision as of 18:25, 10 May 2013
Dunford Bridge is a small village in the civil parish of Dunford, lying northwest of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England, 1.3 miles (2 km) from the border with West Yorkshire and 2.3 miles (4 km) from the border with Derbyshire. It lies in the Peak District, 5 miles (8 km) west of Penistone and 3 miles (5 km) south of Holmfirth, within the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley. Before the Local Government Act 1972 the area covered by South Yorkshire was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire.
The settlement, consisting of a few houses, with no shops (the nearest in Penistone and Holmfirth) lies beneath the Winscar Reservoir. Water draining from the moorland around Grains Moss forms small rivers which join together to form the source of the River Don, which feeds into the reservoir. The reservoir had suffered from leakage for many years, then Yorkshire Water, the reservoir owners, employed a construction company to correct the problem, using £400,000 worth of specialist grouting and artificial membrane.[1]
The eastern end of the Woodhead Tunnel is in the village centre. The site of the former railway station is now a parking area with the old rail line forming the route of the Trans-Pennine Trail. The only public house in the village closed down in early 2000; it is now used as a theatrical and drama training workshop.
Windle Edge Road leads southwest from the village to the A628 and northeast to the B6106 Holmfirth to Penistone road. The A628 gives access westwards to the M67 and Manchester and southeast to the M1 and Sheffield.
Dunford Bridge is a centre for watersports enthusiasts. It benefits from walkers exploring the Pennine moorland surrounding the village, using it as a base. There is a car parking area next to the road bridge and further parking along the side of the Winscar Reservoir on Dunford Road, to the north. The reservoir is used by a local sailing club.
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