Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ilkley Moor
In or near Denton.
Ilkley Moor — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley · 2.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ilkley Moor is a named hill or mountain in england yorkshire, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ilkley Moor is a prominent mountain located in Yorkshire. It is known for its expansive moorland, offering a variety of walking trails and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts, providing a rugged terrain typical of the Yorkshire Dales. Visitors can expect a mix of scenic beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9031, -1.8269
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 9RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607715 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ilkley Moor?
- Ilkley Moor is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 9RF), in the parish of Ilkley.
- What is Ilkley Moor?
- Ilkley Moor — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Ilkley Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 9RF.
- Is Ilkley Moor a protected site?
- Yes — Ilkley Moor is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Ilkley Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 9RF.