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.

Ilkley's best nearby cities can be found at Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.

The area around Ilkley features a number of interesting villages including Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.

The area around Ilkley boasts some of the best woodlands including 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.

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.

The area around Ilkley boasts some of the best museums including Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

There are a several good gardens in the area around Ilkley like Cartwright Hall Gardens.

Ilkley has some unmissable country parks nearby like 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's best nearby hiking areas can be found at Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, and Withens Clough.

There are a number of towns near Ilkley including Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley.

Chellow Dean Reservoirs, Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, and Warland Reservoir are some of Ilkley best lakes to visit near Ilkley.

Don't miss Wainhouse Tower, and Centre Hill Beacon Site's historic monuments if visiting the area around Ilkley.

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

Ancient Sites to visit near Ilkley include Stones Lane Standing Stones, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.

Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB Fairburn Ings, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are some of Ilkley best nature reserves to visit near Ilkley.

Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market are some of Ilkley best shopping centres to visit near Ilkley.

Airports to visit near Ilkley include Leeds Bradford Airport.

Places near Ilkley feature a number of interesting bluebell woods including Middleton Park.

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.

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

There are a number of waterfalls near Ilkley including Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall, and Lumb Falls.

Ilkley is near some unmissable boroughs 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).