Ilkley

Ilkley is a Town in the county of West Yorkshire.

Ilkley in West Yorkshire is located 8.2 km NE from Keighley and 8.7 km N from Bingley.

Ilkley is a charming town in Yorkshire, England that is well worth a visit.

The town is located on the River Wharfe and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are plenty of things to do in Ilkley, including walking and cycling along the river, visiting the many shops and restaurants, or exploring the nearby moors.

Ilkley Moor is a large expanse of moorland located near the town of Ilkley in Yorkshire, England

The moor is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

There are also several ancient monuments located on the moor, including the Twelve Apostles stone circle and the Cow and Calf rocks.

Ilkley postcode: LS29 9

Retail in Ilkley

There are great places to visit near Ilkley including some great cities, villages, woodlands, parks, historic buildings, museums, gardens, country parks, hiking areas, towns, lakes, historic monuments, hills, ancient sites, geological features, nature reserves, shopping centres, airports, bluebell woods, ruins, rivers and streams, castles, waterfalls and boroughs.

The area around Ilkley features a number of interesting cities including Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.

The area around Ilkley boasts some of the best villages including Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.

There are a number of woodlands near Ilkley including Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Calverley Wood, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags.

The area around Ilkley boasts some of the best parks including Lister Park, Cartwright Hall Gardens, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, and Park Square.

Historic Buildings to visit near Ilkley include Cartwright Hall, Ilkley Manor House, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, and Wainhouse Tower.

Don't miss Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park's museums if visiting the area around Ilkley.

Cartwright Hall Gardens is one of Ilkley's best, nearby gardens to visit in Ilkley.

The area around Ilkley features a number of interesting country parks including Penistone Hill Country Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

The area around Ilkley features a number of interesting hiking areas including Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, Withens Clough, and The Salt and Pepper Pots.

Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley are some of Ilkley best towns to visit near Ilkley.

Lakes to visit near Ilkley include Chellow Dean Reservoirs, Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, and Warland Reservoir.

There are a several good historic monuments in the Ilkley area like Wainhouse Tower, Centre Hill Beacon Site, The Salt and Pepper Pots, Lund's Tower, and Wainman's Pinnacle.

Ilkley's best nearby hills can be found at Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, The Chevin, and The Salt and Pepper Pots.

Stones Lane Standing Stones, Centre Hill Beacon Site, The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor, and Two Lads (Withens Moor) are some of Ilkley best ancient sites to visit near Ilkley.

There are a number of geological features near to Ilkley including The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor.

The area around Ilkley features a number of interesting nature reserves including Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB Fairburn Ings, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Ilkley has some unmissable shopping centres nearby like Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market.

Airports to visit near Ilkley include Leeds Bradford Airport.

Don't miss Middleton Park's bluebell woods if visiting the area around Ilkley.

Ruins to visit near Ilkley include Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle.

Ilkley's best nearby rivers and streams can be found at River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Water, and Hebden Beck.

There are a several good castles in the area around Ilkley like Sandal Castle.

There are a several good waterfalls in the Ilkley area like Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall, and Lumb Falls.

There are a number of boroughs near to Ilkley including Kirklees.

Ilkley History

There are some historic monuments around Ilkley:

Places to see near Ilkley

History of Ilkley

The remains of a Roman fort occupy a site near the town centre. Some authorities believe it is Olicana, dating to 79Â AD, but the identification is not settled. A number of Roman altars have been discovered from the reigns of Antoninus Pius (138 to 161), and Septimius Severus and his son Caracalla (211 to 217).