We had a lovely walk around here and our dog loved it which is the main reason we visited. Peaceful, and all that fresh air. There is free parking, but the car park was very busy when we arrived. We managed to get one of the last spots, and there were still cars queuing to get parked.

Mr and Mrs N had a lovely day out in Ilkley. They parked near the old bridge close to the Riverside hotel and took some photos on the bridge with the river behind them. They then walked up through the park into the charming town centre and had a browse around the shops . Mrs N found a decent winter coat to purchase. They then had ice creams in the April sunshine back down at the Riverside cafe. They then drove up to the Ilkley moor and the Cow and Calf. They sat on a bench overlooking the majestic view and just enjoyed the peace and quiet hand in hand.

I had some spare time whilst I had my car serviced to took a bus trip to Ilkley and took the opportunity to have a walk on Ilkley Moor. Given it was a weekday with changeable weather, it was worth a trip as was going to be quiet. My hikes tend to be in remote locations and busy attractions tend to be avoided, however it was good to reacquaint myself with the backdrop to Ilkley. Particularly as I visit Ilkley a lot. Paths are well defined and extensive. I walked around the Cow and Calf rocks and it had extensive views across the Wharfe Valley and the Dale's. Easily accessible by bus and train from Ilkley, Menston, Baildon and near Eldwick, you can experience a linear walk without the need to return to a car. This is a fantastic location for a day out, however it does need to be treated with respect as the fragile moorland can erode. Summer weekends are best avoided if you value a quiet day out. If you are visiting for the day or holidaying, this is a place to recommend.

This moorland just to the south of the Dales is a really lovely place for hikes. We followed a circuit hike that took in Ilkley Tarn, Stanza Stone Beck, Ilkley Moor Cow & Calf Rocks, The Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, Ilkley Crags and White Wells. Well worth the walk and it’s not hard to see how it inspires the Yorkshire anthem "On Ilkley Moor baht 'at"