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in the county of West Yorkshire

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About Otley

On market days this lovely little town becomes a lively hubb of activity as folk come from miles around to enjoy the great atmosphere of an open air market. A vast range of goods are offered by the stall-holders and everyone has a fine time.

Otley is a beautiful old town with attractive buildings in medieval courts and alleyways and a lovely parish church that dates back to Norman times. Rising behind the town is the dominant feature of Otley Chevin, and running through the town is the delightful River Wharfe, a magnet for anglers.

A jewel in the stunning Lower Wharfedale countryside, Otley makes an ideal base from which to explore the vast open spaces of the North Yorkshire moors. It is a town that has something for everyone, anglers, birdwatchers, walkers and horseriders. Above all, Otley offers a rare peace and tranquility that refreshes the spirit and lifts the soul

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Otley

Chevin Forest Park	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)	Pictures
Cow and Calf Rocks	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Harewood House	(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Kirkstall Abbey	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Headingley Cricket Ground	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Bradford Cathedral	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction S)	Pictures
East Riddlesden Hall	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
National Museum of Photography, Film & Television	(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Armley Mills Industrial Museum	(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Bolton Priory	(9.4 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Cliffe Castle Museum	(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Spofforth Castle	(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds	(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Ripley Castle	(10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Knaresborough Castle	(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Otley

Ilkley, in the county of West Yorkshire (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction W)
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Saltaire, in the county of West Yorkshire (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction SW)
This perfectly preserved village originated as an answer to Bradford's 'dark satanic mills', it was the brain-child of...
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Harden, in the county of West Yorkshire (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SW)
Harden lies in the famous countryside area between Cullingworth and Bingley surrounded by rivers and meadows. It is a favoured commuter base for those working in nearby Bradford.
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Harrogate, in the county of North Yorkshire (8.5 miles, 13.8 km, direction NE)
One of the chief town's in Yorkshire's old West Riding, Harrogate acheived early fame as a Spa resort.
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Leeds, in the county of West Yorkshire (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE)
In the middle ages Leeds was a wool centre and it flourished. The sheep on the Yorkshire moors providing the wool for the cottage...
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Keighley, in the county of West Yorkshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction W)
This is an industrial town in West Yorkshire. It lies in a fold between the fine countryside of Airdale and Keighley Moors.
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Bolton Abbey, in the county of North Yorkshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction NW)
The Bolton Abbey Estate covers 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside in the Yorkshire Dales.There are medieval buildings to explore and 80 miles of moorland, woodland and riverside footpaths.
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Ripley, in the county of North Yorkshire (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction NE)
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Knaresborough, a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction NE)
This attractive market town lies in the high reaches of Yorkshire above Harrogate. It is overlooked by the peaceful waters of...
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Haworth, in the county of West Yorkshire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction SW)
Haworth is famous the world over for its connections with the Bronte sisters, the famous novelists.
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Pateley Bridge, in the county of North Yorkshire (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction N)
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Skipton, a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction W)
Long considered "The Gateway to the Dales" which lye to the north, moors extend southwards, and the tranquil countryside of the Ribble Valley is to the west.
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Halifax, in the county of West Yorkshire (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction SW)
Halifax is an industrial city close to the famous Pennines and the route of the Pennine Way in what is known as Yorkshire's "Bronte" country.
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Burnsall, in the county of North Yorkshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction NW)
Viewed from the surrounding grassy fells, this gorgeous stone village with its striking walls softened by rich green foliage, presents a picture of timeless charm.
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Mirfield, in the county of West Yorkshire (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction S)
Mirfield is a residential town situated between Huddersfield and Dewsbury. It has a long history, and associations with Robin...
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Nearby travel help

Menston Station	(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction W)
Guiseley Station	(2.1 miles, 3.5 km, direction SW)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction S)
M621 Junction 2	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SE)
M621 Junction 1	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SE)
Sheffield City Airport	(37.6 miles, 60.5 km, direction S)
Otley to London	(178.3 miles, 286.9 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Otley

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Otley center
Chevin Country Park Hotel	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SE)
Britannia Leeds Bradford Airport	(3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction SE)
Ramada Leeds Parkway Hotel	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SE)
Craiglands Hotel	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction W)
Sporting Lodge Inns	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S)
Weetwood Hall Conference Centre & Hotel	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SE)
Homeleigh Hotel	(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SW)
Ascot Grange Hotel	(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE)
Village Hotel & Leisure Club Leeds	(6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE)
Park Grove Hotel	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SW)
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