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.

There are a number of cities near Ilkley including Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.

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

Woodlands to visit near Ilkley include Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Calverley Wood, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags.

There are a several good parks in the Ilkley area like 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, Ilkley Manor House, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, and Wainhouse Tower.

Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are great places to visit near Ilkley if you like museums.

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

Penistone Hill Country Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are some of Ilkley best country parks to visit near Ilkley.

Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, and Withens Clough are some of Ilkley best hiking areas to visit near Ilkley.

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

Chellow Dean Reservoirs, Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, and Warland Reservoir are great places to visit near Ilkley if you like lakes.

There are a several good historic monuments in the Ilkley area like Wainhouse Tower, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.

The area around Ilkley features a number of interesting hills including Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, and The Chevin.

Ilkley has some unmissable ancient sites nearby like Stones Lane Standing Stones, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.

There are a number of nature reserves near Ilkley including Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB Fairburn Ings, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Ilkley's best nearby shopping centres can be found at Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market.

Leeds Bradford Airport is a great place to visit close to Ilkley if you like airports.

Middleton Park is one of Ilkley's best, nearby bluebell woods to visit in Ilkley.

Ilkley has some unmissable ruins nearby like Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle.

The area around Ilkley features a number of interesting rivers and streams including River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Water, and Hebden Beck.

Sandal Castle is a great place to visit close to Ilkley if you like castles.

Ilkley's best nearby waterfalls can be found at Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall, and Lumb Falls.

Kirklees is one of Ilkley's best, nearby boroughs to visit in Ilkley.

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).