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

Ilkley has some unmissable cities nearby like Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.

There are a several good villages in the Ilkley area like Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.

The area around Ilkley features a number of interesting woodlands including Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Calverley Wood, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags.

Ilkley's best nearby parks can be found at Lister Park, Cartwright Hall Gardens, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, and Park Square.

The area around Ilkley features a number of interesting historic buildings including Cartwright Hall, Ilkley Manor House, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, and Wainhouse Tower.

Ilkley has some unmissable museums nearby like Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

The area close to Ilkley boasts some of the best gardens including Cartwright Hall Gardens.

There are a number of country parks near Ilkley 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 boasts some of the best hiking areas including Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, and Withens Clough.

Don't miss Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley's towns if visiting the area around Ilkley.

There are a several good lakes in the Ilkley area like Chellow Dean Reservoirs, Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, and Warland Reservoir.

There are a number of historic monuments near Ilkley including 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's best nearby ancient sites can be found at Stones Lane Standing Stones, Centre Hill Beacon Site, and The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor.

The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor is a great place to visit close to Ilkley if you like geological features.

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.

Don't miss Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market's shopping centres if visiting the area around Ilkley.

Leeds Bradford Airport is one of Ilkley's best, nearby airports to visit in Ilkley.

The area close to Ilkley boasts some of the best bluebell woods including Middleton Park.

Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle are great places to visit near Ilkley if you like ruins.

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

Ilkley is near some unmissable castles like Sandal Castle,

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).