Burley Woodhead is a peaceful hamlet located in the heart of the Wharfe Valley. Feel part of the community at The Hermit, the local pub, and enjoy a number of walks in the surrounding countryside or take a stroll near Carr Beck.
Just three miles away from Burley Woodhead is the pretty spa town of Ilkley. Ilkley is a dream for those who like to rock climb as the town has the famous Cow and Calf Rocks.
With independent boutiques, popular high street stores and delicious delicatessens, the town has a wide variety of shops to discover. You’ll often find vintage fairs in the town centre so we’d definitely recommend taking a look as you explore. If you’d like an afternoon treat, head to Betty’s Tea Room where you can get homemade cakes and pastries.
In the summer months, take a trip to Ilkley Lido to make the most of the sunshine. There are also many other attractions nearby such as the mediaeval Manor House and Toy Museum.
Burley Woodhead is within 40-minutes drive time of Harrogate, Knaresborough and Leeds so it’s perfectly located for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire. Ilkley is just 10 minutes away by road, or if you fancy a walk, you can get there in just over an hour.
Burley in Wharfedale train station is a short 5 minute drive away and has regular routes to Leeds, with connecting routes to Manchester and Sheffield amongst others.
The 962 bus route stops in Burley in Wharfedale and offers a direct route to Otley and Ilkley with stops at villages throughout Wharfedale.
