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Ilkley Moor (On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at — Yorkshire's unofficial anthem), the Victorian spa town heritage, the Betty's Tea Room, the Cow and Calf Rocks, and one of Yorkshire's most affluent and civilised small towns
A little history
Ilkley was a fashionable Victorian spa town — the hydropathic hotels on the slopes of the moor attracted the wealthy of the industrial north. The moor that gives Yorkshire its anthem stretches behind the town. Betty's Tea Room, the famous Yorkshire institution, has a branch here. The Cow and Calf Rocks are the moor's most distinctive landmark.
Ilkley Moor is extraordinary — particularly the Cow and Calf Rocks for the views. Betty's Tea Room for the essential Yorkshire tea room experience (expect a queue). The Victorian town centre for excellent independent shops.
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Ilkley has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes. Betty's is the iconic destination. The town centre has excellent food for its size. Local Wharfedale produce throughout.
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Ilkley is a place in West Yorkshire known for ilkley Moor (On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at — Yorkshire's unofficial anthem), the Victorian spa town heritage, the Betty's Tea Room, the Cow and Calf Rocks, and one of Yorkshire's most affluent and civilised small towns. Ilkley was a fashionable Victorian spa town — the hydropathic hotels on the slopes of the moor attracted the wealthy of the industrial north. The population is around 15,000.
Ilkley has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes. Betty's is the iconic destination. The town centre has excellent food for its size. Local Wharfedale produce throughout.
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