England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Otley

Otley is a town in England, United Kingdom, home to about 14,668 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 30 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 parks. The must-see places are Church of All Saints (3 km), Twelve Apostles of Ilkley Moor (9 km) and John O'Gaunt's Castle (11 km).

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Otley, England
Otley, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Otley at a glance

Location
England, United Kingdom
Population
about 14,668
Coordinates
53.9055° N, 1.6938° W
Places within 50 km
86 (86 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 Otley

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Otley: 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 Otley

109 churches within 100 km of Otley. The closest is Church of All Saints (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Otley

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Otley. The closest is John O'Gaunt's Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Otley

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Otley. The closest is Post Hill (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Thorpe Fell Top · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Sharp Haw · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see

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Parks near Otley

33 parks within 100 km of Otley. The closest is Springhead Park (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Otley

16 museums within 100 km of Otley. The closest is Craven Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Otley

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Otley. The closest is Al-Mahdi Mosque (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Otley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Otley
  2. 14 km Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  3. 15 km Saltaire Collection · church, South Yorkshire
  4. 9 km Twelve Apostles of Ilkley Moor · church, South Yorkshire
  5. 7 km Church of All Saints · church, South Yorkshire
  6. 11 km John O'Gaunt's Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  7. 11 km Back to Otley

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How to reach Otley

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Otley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches30109Church of All Saints (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2058John O'Gaunt's Castle (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1444Post Hill (16 km)
    Parks333Springhead Park (28 km)
    Museums516Craven Museum (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs49Al-Mahdi Mosque (15 km)
    Treks586 Dales Trail (28 km)
    Caves16Mossdale Caverns (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26RSPB Fairburn Ings (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Gaddings Dam (43 km)
    Temples13Bradford Mandir (16 km)
    Other attractions02Monk Bretton Priory (53 km)

    Otley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Otley?

    Church of All Saints (church, about 3 km), Twelve Apostles of Ilkley Moor (church, about 9 km), John O'Gaunt's Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Saltaire Collection (church, about 12 km), Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (heritage site, about 14 km), Church of All Saints, Bingley (church, about 14 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Otley?

    Church of All Saints, about 3 km by road; Twelve Apostles of Ilkley Moor (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Otley?

    John O'Gaunt's Castle, about 11 km by road; Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Otley?

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

    What is a good one-day trip from Otley?

    Start in Otley, visit Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey, then Saltaire Collection, then Twelve Apostles of Ilkley Moor, then Church of All Saints, then John O'Gaunt's Castle, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Otley?

    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 Otley

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