Visit Otley - Bustling town alongside stunning Chevin

Discover Otley

Sitting on the border between West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire in the beautiful countryside of Lower Wharfedale, Otley is a thriving market town with plenty to offer. Just 10 miles from Leeds, this pretty town is steeped in tradition – from the monthly Farmers’ Market to the quaint All Saints’ Church and picturesque Otley Chevin Country Park.

Accommodation in Otley

Browse a range of places to stay in and around Otley with our visitor’s guide to staying near the town. See our dedicated hotel page for Otley.

1 The Old Chapel

Otley, LS21 1LR, United Kingdom

The Horse & Farrier

7 Bridge Street, Otley, LS21 1BQ, United Kingdom

The cottage a 2 bed at Meagill farm country retrea

Meagill Lane, Otley, LS212PE, United Kingdom

Stylish, spacious 1 bedroomed maisonette in Otley.

3 Courthouse Street, Otley, LS21 3AN, United Kingdom

Otley town centre apartment

2 Mount Pisgah, Otley, LS21 3DX, United Kingdom

Meagill farmhouse hot tub bbq hut sauna

Meagill Lane farmhouse, Otley, LS212PE, United Kingdom

Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa

Yorkgate, Otley, LS21 3NU, United Kingdom

Chevin End Guest House

West Chevin Road, Menston, Otley, LS29 6BE, United Kingdom

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Attractions in Otley

There’s plenty of things to do in and around Otley. It’s a market town, with lots of food & drink as well as good quality shopping too. Take a stroll or bike ride up the hill above the town (The Chevin) where you will be rewarded with magnificent Wharfedale views, or sip a pint in one of the town’s several pubs and cafes for an easier time. Perhaps combine the two for the ultimate visit!


Otley on the map


FAQs about Otley

What is “The Chevin”?

According to Wikipedia, “The Chevin is the name given to the ridge on the south side of Wharfedale in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England”. Simply put, the Chevin is the hill next to Otley. A lot of people also call it “Otley Chevin”. As Otley is a part of the City of Leeds administrative region, this is why Wikipedia says it is “in Leeds” though it is more accurately

Where Next after Otley?

Burley in Wharfedale is just up the A65, and also you’ll find Leeds Bradford Airport is basically 5-10 minutes up the road near Yeadon, making Otley a very accessible town for those visiting Leeds and the surrounding area.


Where next?

Otley is perfectly placed for a trip to Leeds, Bradford or Ilkley.