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Upperthong, a village in the county of West Yorkshire, is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It is near the town of Holmfirth within the Holme Valley.

Upperthong’s village name likely comes from the Danish word for a place of military gathering, “thing” or the Viking word “thong,” meaning a strip of land. Near to Upperthong is another village, Netherthong, both of which were likely areas that were once Viking settlements. Upperthong is located at a higher elevation than Netherthong, so it is possible their name origins were geographic references to the upper strip of land and the lower.

The parish church in Upperthong is dedicated to St. John the Evangelist. It is an active Anglican parish.

Upperthong is a small village, but has a great deal of pride for its community. A village hall hosts many social and cultural events, as well as is home to many community and civic groups. Every June, the village hosts their annual Upperthong Gala which includes a festival, children’s activities, concerts, and parties. Upperthong is perhaps most well-known as the host of the Welly Wanging World Championships. The sport of Welly Wanging is believed to have originated in Upperthong and requires contestants to hurl a Wellington boot as far as possible.

In addition, there is both a cricket and football team within Upperthong. In addition to these sports, the landscape and roads of Upperthong are popular destinations for cyclists. A portion of the National Route 68 that goes through the village is part of the National Cycle Network. Known as the Pennine Cycleway, this bike path makes its way through many sections of England countryside, often referred to as the “backbone of England.”

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