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Otley

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Otley

Otley works well as a base: 5 minutes from Guiseley, 35km from Gordale Scar.

Otley is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 14,668, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Otley sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Otley to your route.

About Otley

Otley is a market town and civil parish at a bridging point on the River Wharfe, in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the population was 13,668 at the 2011 census. It is in two parts: south of the river is the historic town of Otley

Read more and to the north is Newall, which was formerly a separate township. The town is in lower Wharfedale on the A660 road which connects it to Leeds. The town is in the Otley and Yeadon ward of Leeds City Council and the Leeds North West parliamentary constituency.

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Where is Otley located?

Otley is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.9055 latitude, -1.6938 longitude.

What is the population of Otley?

Otley has a population of approximately 14,668 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
14,668
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.9055, -1.6938

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Otley

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Harewood Speed Hillclimb

The longest hillclimb course in England at 1,598 yards, climbing Yorkshire moorland on the Harewood estate with sweeping open views over Wharfedale from the spectator banks.

13 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate

Yorkshire tea-room institution founded by Swiss confectioner Frederick Belmont in 1919, still family-owned and famous for Fat Rascals and its art-deco interior inspired by the Queen Mary liner.

14 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Bolton Abbey

Romantic 12th-century Augustinian priory ruins on the banks of the River Wharfe, surrounded by 30,000 acres of moorland and woodland.

15 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Fountains Abbey

Largest and best-preserved Cistercian monastery ruins in England, set within the elegant Studley Royal Water Garden UNESCO World Heritage Site.

24 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Squires Cafe Bar

One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

The Hideout Cafe

A motorcycle-friendly cafe nestled in the Yorkshire Dales, perfectly positioned on some of northern England's finest riding roads.

32 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Gordale Scar

A jaw-dropping limestone ravine with waterfalls tumbling between overhanging cliffs near Malham.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Malham Cove

Vast curved limestone cliff rising 80 metres from the valley floor, crowned with an extraordinary limestone pavement of weathered clints and grykes.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Otley

  • 53 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 54 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 57 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.
  • 58 kmTrough of BowlandRemote moorland pass through the Forest of Bowland linking Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge, following the route the Pendle witches were marched to trial in 1612. Sweeping single-carriageway bends with barely a building in sight.
  • 62 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 63 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Otley.

Guiseley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 21,000

Menston

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4 km awayPop. 4,764

Burley in Wharfedale

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 5,996

Yeadon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 37,379

Pool

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,935

Bramhope

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 3,382

Stainburn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,666

Horsforth

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8 km awayPop. 19,350

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