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Free things to do in Ilkley

5 genuinely free places in and around Ilkley, West Yorkshire — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.

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Ilkley Moor

Open moorland with the Cow and Calf rocks and wide views over Wharfedale.

~£2.00 real costDetails +
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Ilkley Moor

Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Open moorland with the Cow and Calf rocks and wide views over Wharfedale.

~£2.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£2.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£2.00
Lunch for 4Moorland flask picnic
Cost to get there£2.00

Cow & Calf car park ~£2

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Riverside Gardens

Formal gardens on the Wharfe with open lawns and riverside paths in the spa town.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Riverside Gardens

Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Formal gardens on the Wharfe with open lawns and riverside paths in the spa town.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Garden bench picnic
Cost to get there£4.00

Town centre ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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River Wharfe Walk

Riverside path with stepping stones view, weirs and dale views upstream.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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River Wharfe Walk

Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Riverside path with stepping stones view, weirs and dale views upstream.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Riverside bench picnic
Cost to get there£4.00

Town centre ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Ilkley Lido & Riverside

Art deco outdoor pool exterior beside the Wharfe — swimming charges; riverside free.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Ilkley Lido & Riverside

Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Art deco outdoor pool exterior beside the Wharfe — swimming charges; riverside free.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Riverside flask walk
Cost to get there£4.00

Riverside ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Middleton Woods

Ancient woodland on the town edge with bluebells in spring and free trails.

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Middleton Woods

Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Ancient woodland on the town edge with bluebells in spring and free trails.

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ParkingFREE
Lunch for 4Woodland flask walk
Cost to get there£0.00

Woods lay-by

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

Genuinely free — no catch

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