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Ilkley attractions |
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 Ilkley lies in Yorkshire, the largest of all England's
counties. In the northwest of the county lies the Yorkshire Dales
National Park, a lovely patchwork of limestone hills, gentle
valleys and the high peaks of Whernside, Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough.
The classical Yorkshire Dales spread to the north from the market
and spa towns of Settle, Skipton, Ilkley and Harrogate in North
Yorkshire, with most of the larger southern dales such as Ribblesdale,
Malhamdale and Airedale, Wharfedale and Nidderdale running roughly
parallel from north to south, and the more northerly dales including
Wensleydale, Swaledale and Teesdale running generally from west
to east. The North York Moors is the county's other national
park, with bleak upland moors and a magnificent rugged coastline.
To the southeast of the region lie the Yorkshire Wolds, formed
from chalk hills that arc from the Humber estuary west of Kingston
upon Hull up to the North Sea coast between Bridlington and Scarborough.
Photo left: Ilkley. |
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 Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23
1AW Tel: 01756 792442 Skipton Castle is one of the most complete
and best preserved medieval castles in England. For over 900
years Skipton Castle has stood firm through wars and sieges at
the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. Fully roofed, it is a fascinating
and delightful place to explore in any season - from the atmospheric
Dungeon to the great Watch Tower, from the Chapel to the beautiful
Conduit Court. www.skiptoncastle.co.uk. About 8 miles west of Ilkley. |
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Embsay
& Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Bolton Abbey Station, Skipton,
North Yorkshire, BD23 6AF Tel: 01756 710614 Your journey takes
you through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery, between Embsay
station, built in 1888, and the new award-winning station at
Bolton Abbey. Bolton Abbey station is the ideal stopping off
point for a pleasant one and a half mile walk to the ruins of
the 12th Century priory.
About 5 miles northwest of Ilkley. |
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Bolton Priory, and the Church of St. Mary
and St. Cuthbert, are located in the village of Bolton Abbey.
The priory is a ruined Augustinian monastery on the banks of
the River Wharfe. A renowned beauty spot. www.boltonabbey.com.
About 5 miles northwest
of Ilkley. |
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Ilkley
Toy Museum, Whitton Croft Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29
9HR. Tel: 01943 603855. www.ilkleytoymuseum.co.uk.
Ilkley Toy Museum is located
just a short walk from Ilkley Town Centre on Whitton Croft Road. |
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