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Scholes

Scholes is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom of about 2,266 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit: 39 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Church of All Saints, Wharfedale and Airedale.

53.8235° N, 1.4281° WPop. 2,266

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km94
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Scholes

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:05 pm

63 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Scholes
  2. Wharfedaleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Harewood Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Airedaleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Springhead Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Roman Bath House, Castlefordmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Scholes
Today’s loopScholesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Scholes?

Church of All Saints (church, about 3 km), Wharfedale (viewpoint, about 9 km), Airedale (viewpoint, about 10 km), Springhead Park (park, about 11 km), Rothwell Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Harewood Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

94 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Scholes?

Church of All Saints, about 3 km by road; St Peter's Church (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Scholes?

Rothwell Castle, about 11 km by road; Harewood Castle (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Scholes?

Start in Scholes, visit Wharfedale, then Harewood Castle, then Airedale, then Springhead Park, then Roman Bath House, Castleford, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.