The traditional starting place of the Dales Way, although an extended version of the walk now starts in Leeds. It is a long-established market town, with its prosperity formerly based on wool (produced in the Yorkshire Dales since the middle ages). In the 19th century it became a health resort offering clean air and water to visitors from urban areas. Today it still caters extensively for day visitors from the neighbouring metropolises of Leeds and Bradford, as well as Dales Way walkers and shoppers. Just south of the town is Ilkley Moor, an area of open land with heather moor and gritstone outcrops, including the Cow and Calf rocks. The Moor has been immortalised in the traditional song `On Ilkla Moor baht `at`. There is a variety of accommodation, including B&Bs and hotels, but no Youth Hostel. The nearest campsite is 3 miles along the Dales Way at Addingham. There is a choice of eating places, including pubs serving bar meals. There is a Tourist Information Office in the town. Points of interest in the town include its 16th century bridge and some 9th century crosses in the parish church.
The Dalesway Hotel Bar & Restaurant is located in the very centre of the pretty spa town. The Dalesway offers warm and traditional hospitality. Our rooms are large, well equipped and all are en-suite. Generous and ‘award-winning’ traditional food is served daily.
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The Ilkley Riverside Hotel is situated adjacent to the picturesque Riverside Gardens and is one of the best hotels in Ilkley. A multiple times winner of the Tourism Flower Award, the hotel has been run by the Dobson family for over 47 years. You are guaranteed a warm welcome, friendly atmosphere and a picturesque riverside setting. Our rooms are all en-suite, and offer stunning views of either the Dales Way and River Wharfe or Ilkley Moor itself. All rates include continental or full English bed and breakfast. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the hotel and on the patio. In addition we have a restaurant serving home-cooked food and a bar serving award-winning CAMRA real ales. Both restaurant and bar are open to both casual/non resident diners and also hotel guests.
Credit Card
Wi-Fi
Licensed
Laundry
Dogs accepted
Bike Storage
Car Parking
Packed Lunches
Evening Meals
If you have accommodation already arranged in Ilkley, Dales Highway, please enter the details here so that we can arrange baggage transfer. You will be charged a luggage delivery fee but you will not be charged a booking fee for this stop.
