Ilkley

Ilkley is a Town in the county of West Yorkshire.

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, nature reserves, shopping centres, airports, bluebell woods, ruins, rivers and streams, castles, waterfalls and boroughs.

Cities to visit near Ilkley include Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.

Ilkley's best nearby villages can be found at Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.

Ilkley's best nearby woodlands can be found at Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags.

There are a number of parks near Ilkley including Lister Park, Cartwright Hall Gardens, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, and Park Square.

There are a several good historic buildings in the Ilkley area like Cartwright Hall, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, Wainhouse Tower, and Shibden Park.

There are a several good museums in the Ilkley area like Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Ilkley is near some unmissable gardens like Cartwright Hall Gardens,

Country Parks to visit near Ilkley include Penistone Hill Country Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Ilkley has some unmissable hiking areas nearby like Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, and Withens Clough.

Towns to visit near Ilkley include Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley.

Lakes to visit near Ilkley include Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, Warland Reservoir, and Gaddings Dam.

The area around Ilkley boasts some of the best historic monuments including Wainhouse Tower, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.

Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, and The Chevin are some of Ilkley best hills to visit near Ilkley.

There are a several good ancient sites in the Ilkley area like Stones Lane Standing Stones, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.

Ilkley has some unmissable nature reserves nearby like Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

There are a number of shopping centres near Ilkley including 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.

River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Water, and Hebden Beck are great places to visit near Ilkley if you like rivers and streams.

The area around Ilkley's best castles can be found at Sandal Castle.

Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall is one of Ilkley's best, nearby waterfalls to visit in Ilkley.

There are a several good boroughs in the area around Ilkley like 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).