York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Ingleton

Ingleton is a town in York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,772 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 52 churches, 19 forts & heritage and 4 treks. The must-see places are All Saints Church (6 km), St Margaret (6 km) and Aquamole Pot (6 km).

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Ingleton, York and North Yorkshire
Ingleton, York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ingleton at a glance

Location
York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,772
Coordinates
54.1539° N, 2.4685° W
Places within 50 km
152 (152 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ingleton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ingleton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Ingleton

  • Whernside · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St Wilfrids · church · Lancashire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Holy Trinity Church · church · Lancashire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Ribblesdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hornby Castle · fort · Lancashire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Ribble Way · trek · Lancashire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • St John · church · Lancashire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Silverdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • St John's · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • St Saviour · church · Lancashire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Settle Parish Church · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Aye Gill Pike · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see

Things to see near Ingleton, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ingleton

134 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ingleton. The closest is Crummackdale (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Crummackdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Whernside · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ribblesdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Silverdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Aye Gill Pike · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Fountains Fell · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~21 km · Must-see

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Churches near Ingleton

74 churches within 100 km of Ingleton. The closest is All Saints Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ingleton

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ingleton. The closest is Thurland Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Thurland Castle · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Hornby Castle · fort · Lancashire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mourholme · fort · Lancashire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Old Rectory · fort · Lancashire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Leighton Hall · fort · Lancashire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Malham Cove · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see

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Treks near Ingleton

9 treks within 100 km of Ingleton. The closest is Ribble Way (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ingleton

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ingleton. The closest is Semer Water (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Semer Water · lake · York and North Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Windermere · lake · Lancashire · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Esthwaite Water · lake · Lancashire · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Coniston Water · lake · Lancashire · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Tarn Hows · lake · Lancashire · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Measand · lake · Lancashire · ~59 km · Must-see

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Caves near Ingleton

8 caves within 100 km of Ingleton. The closest is Aquamole Pot (6 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Aquamole Pot · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Gaping Gill · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Ingleborough Cave · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Great Douk · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Upper Long Churn Cave · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Alum Pot · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~10 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ingleton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ingleton
  2. 6 km All Saints Church · church, York and North Yorkshire
  3. 5 km St Margaret · church, York and North Yorkshire
  4. 11 km Gaping Gill · cave, York and North Yorkshire
  5. 6 km St Leonard's Chapel-le-Dale · church, York and North Yorkshire
  6. 5 km Aquamole Pot · cave, York and North Yorkshire
  7. 6 km Back to Ingleton

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From travellers near Ingleton

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How to reach Ingleton

    All places near Ingleton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ingleton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints54134Crummackdale (10 km)
    Churches5274All Saints Church (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1934Thurland Castle (11 km)
    Treks49Ribble Way (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Semer Water (33 km)
    Caves88Aquamole Pot (6 km)
    Parks48Williamson Park (30 km)
    Beaches & coast27Humphrey Head (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25RSPB Leighton Moss (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs15Jamia Mosque Sultania (50 km)
    Museums34Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry (33 km)
    Other attractions11Bar Pot (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Piel Island (59 km)
    Waterfalls01Rydal Falls (59 km)

    Ingleton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ingleton?

    All Saints Church (church, about 6 km), St Margaret (church, about 6 km), Aquamole Pot (cave, about 6 km), Gaping Gill (cave, about 7 km), Bar Pot (attraction, about 7 km), St Leonard's Chapel-le-Dale (church, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ingleton?

    152 places on Spotwander: 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 52 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 4 treks, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ingleton?

    Crummackdale, about 10 km by road; Whernside (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ingleton?

    All Saints Church, about 6 km by road; St Margaret (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ingleton?

    Thurland Castle, about 11 km by road; Hornby Castle (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ingleton?

    Start in Ingleton, visit All Saints Church, then St Margaret, then Gaping Gill, then St Leonard's Chapel-le-Dale, then Aquamole Pot, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ingleton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ingleton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ingleton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ingleton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.