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Ilkley Moor

Ilkley Moor

📍 Ilkley LS29 8BT, UK

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About Ilkley Moor

Ilkley Moor is a legendary expanse of moorland in West Yorkshire, famous for its dramatic landscapes, unique rock formations, and as the inspiration for the unofficial Yorkshire anthem, "On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at". As a cherished natural landmark, it offers visitors an immersive experience into the wild beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, conveniently located near Ilkley town.

Rated an outstanding 4.9/5 stars by visitors, Ilkley Moor is celebrated for its fantastic scenery and breathtaking views across the region. It's a hugely popular spot for invigorating walks and hikes, featuring ancient rock art, tranquil waterfalls, diverse woodland, and fascinating ruins along its numerous cross-crossing paths. Whether seeking a strenuous climb or a leisurely stroll, the moor provides varied terrain, though some areas can be boggy in winter.

Visiting Information

Ilkley Moor is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at any time. As a natural, open access area, specific accessibility features and payment options are not applicable.

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📍 Ilkley LS29 8BT, UK

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Showing 5 of 172 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
5 months ago

Fantastic place for a fun day out. Beautiful scenery, amazing moor views.

Anonymous
5/5
5 months ago

Excellent place for a quick climb or hike. Easy to get to. Awesome views.

Anonymous
5/5
10 months ago

A lovely hiking area. Ancient rock art, waterfalls, barren moorland, woods, ruins and multiple cross-cross paths. It’s a great place to walk. Some areas are easier to navigate than others so take a map/phone. It can get quite boggy and barren in the winter.

Anonymous
5/5
3 months ago

Lovely spot with free parking and fantastic views, with plenty of walking options in different directions.

Anonymous
5/5
a year ago

My first time at the Cow and calf rocks 🪨 A beautiful place to visit with good paths to get on to the top of the rocks. Stunning views across the valley. There is ample parking at the bottom.