M1 between J38 and J39
Signposted from the road? Yes - northbound as Greggs/Burger King/Costa
WF4 4LQ
map and directions
Two sites located between junctions, with no public connection between them.
An odd pairing at the quieter end of the M1. Woolley Edge northbound is a little short of space, while Woolley Edge southbound comes with a large field to walk around.
Facilities
Catering: Burger King, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Costa Express, f'real Milkshakes, Krispy Kreme, Tango Ice Blast
Shops: on both sides: WHSmith
and southbound only: M&S Simply Food
Amenities: on both sides: Travelodge, Changing Places, Full Hou$e, Showers
and southbound only: Lucky Coin, Multi Faith Room
Outdoor Space: northbound only: Small amount of grass around site edges
and southbound only: Large lawn behind main building
Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 350kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type2
Forecourt: BP, Shop, Costa Express
Parking Prices
First 2 hours free for all vehicles, after which cars must pay £15 and HGVs, caravans and motorhomes £28. HGVs can pay £31 to include a £10 food voucher.
Prices are paid in the shop or by using JustPark. The location code is 625170 (northbound) and 625171 (southbound).
HGVs can also pay by using SNAP. The location code is 13424 (northbound) and 13422 (southbound).
The fees are strictly enforced by GroupNexus.
This information is provided to us by third parties. You should always check with staff on site.
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Moto Hospitality
Woolley Edge Motorway Services Area
Bramley Lane
Bretton
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 4LQ
Trivia and Design
See also: History:Woolley Edge
The Woolley Edge is actually a viewpoint in nearby Woolley. Due to the steep hills in the area, the north-facing slip roads are both very long.
A railway tunnel and coal seams run beneath the services, which made designing it difficult. There is a railway ventilation shaft next to the southbound filling station.
Granada signed a 25 year lease on the land in 2000. The rent is approximately £2.5m per year. In August 2014, Orchard Street paid £35.1m for the land.
Electric vehicle charging hubs were added to both sides in late 2022. Moto have tried twice to add drive thru Greggs and KFC units to the service area, but so far have failed to secure planning permission.
In early 2024, Transport Focus calculated a 60% satisfaction score among lorry drivers for the northbound service area. This made it the worst-rated of the 72 HGV facilities they visited.
Alternatives
| Previous: | Next: | |
| Woodall (27 miles) | Services on the M1 | Leeds Skelton Lake (13 miles) Hartshead Moor (M62 west, 20 miles) Ferrybridge (M62 east, 21 miles) |
| Trowell (54 miles) | Moto services | Wetherby (A1(M), 30 miles) Ferrybridge (M62 east, 21 miles) |
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