Linthwaite is an unusual village to the South West of Huddersfield on the A62 as it doesn't have a village centre. there is the local Coop and Post Office as well as an unusual amount of takeways along Manchester Road but the church sits on the top of the hill next to Colne Valley High School.
It does have the Sair Inn though, a pub at the top of Hoyle Ing well worth a visit for its fine ale and good collection of village characters. Other hostileries include the Royal Oak and Coach and Horses on Manchester Road and th'Alma across from the Church on Gilroyd Lane.
Linthwaite like alot of the Colne Valley has its share of Crown Green bowlling enthusiasts with four crowns, three of them supporting league teams, Broad Oak, Linthwaite and Linthwaite Hall.