South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Ledston

Ledston is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 39 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 parks. The must-see places are RSPB Fairburn Ings (3 km), Roman Bath House, Castleford (4 km) and Pontefract Castle (9 km).

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Ledston at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Coordinates
53.7525° N, 1.3436° W
Places within 50 km
97 (97 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ledston

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

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Churches near Ledston

111 churches within 100 km of Ledston. The closest is Pontefract Castle (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ledston

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ledston. The closest is Rothwell Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ledston

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ledston. The closest is Airedale (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~51 km · Must-see

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Parks near Ledston

31 parks within 100 km of Ledston. The closest is Springhead Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ledston

21 museums within 100 km of Ledston. The closest is Roman Bath House, Castleford (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Ledston

12 treks within 100 km of Ledston. The closest is Silkstone Waggonway (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ledston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ledston
  2. 3 km RSPB Fairburn Ings · nature spot, South Yorkshire
  3. 7 km St Botolph's · church, South Yorkshire
  4. 5 km Pontefract Castle · church, South Yorkshire
  5. 6 km Roman Bath House, Castleford · museum, South Yorkshire
  6. 10 km Springhead Park · park, South Yorkshire
  7. 10 km Back to Ledston

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ledston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches39111Pontefract Castle (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1955Rothwell Castle (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints534Airedale (16 km)
    Parks1031Springhead Park (10 km)
    Museums821Roman Bath House, Castleford (4 km)
    Treks212Silkstone Waggonway (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810RSPB Fairburn Ings (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs310Baitul Hamd (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Woodhead Reservoir (56 km)
    Caves05Cave Dale (68 km)
    Temples22Garden Temple (30 km)
    Waterfalls02Kinder Scout (67 km)
    Other attractions11Monk Bretton Priory (29 km)

    Ledston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ledston?

    RSPB Fairburn Ings (nature spot, about 3 km), Roman Bath House, Castleford (museum, about 4 km), Pontefract Castle (church, about 9 km), St Botolph's (church, about 10 km), Springhead Park (park, about 10 km), Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 parks, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Ledston?

    Pontefract Castle, about 9 km by road; St Botolph's (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ledston?

    Rothwell Castle, about 11 km by road; Sandal Castle (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ledston?

    Airedale, about 16 km by road; Wharfedale (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ledston?

    Start in Ledston, visit RSPB Fairburn Ings, then St Botolph's, then Pontefract Castle, then Roman Bath House, Castleford, then Springhead Park, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ledston?

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

    Towns near Ledston

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