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Perched on the steep northern slopes of the Holme Valley, Scholes is a village defined by its gritstone architecture and its commanding views over the Pennine landscape. While it effectively merges with the outskirts of Holmfirth to the west, it retains a distinct identity centered around the junction of Marsh Lane and Sandy Gate. Historically, the village grew on the foundations of the domestic weaving industry, and you can still spot the long, mullioned "weavers' windows" in the older cottages designed to catch the maximum daylight for the looms. Today, it remains a practical place to live; it supports its own primary school and a handful of essential local businesses, including a traditional pub and a post office, which act as the village’s social anchors. The geography here is characteristically rugged, with the urban footprint giving way quickly to dry-stone walled fields and footpaths that lead toward the reservoirs and moorland higher up the valley. It’s a location that manages to feel tucked away and exposed to the elements all at once, offering a quieter, more elevated perspective on the valley floor below.