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About Ingleton
This is one of the Yorkshire Dales most fascinating areas. Ingleton thrives as a centre for those who take pleasure in exploring the vast underworld to be discovered beneath the limestone hills of this glorious scenic region. The village is surrounded by a honeycomb of caves, some of which are accessible only to experienced potholers. It is also surrounded by some of Yorkshire's finest scenery with endless vista's of mountains threaded with countless, sparkling waterfalls.
White Scar show-caves, with their magnificent stalactites, stalagmites, underground river and lake, are a noted tourist attraction and are especially beautiful. For those who prefer to stay above ground there is the challenging heights of Whernside (2,419ft) and the peaks of Ingleborough and Penyghent, together these peaks, so matchless in beauty, form some of the most formidable for walkers and climbers in the Dales. A gentler walk can be taken through lovely woodland gorges to see waterfalls in a dainty silvery slither which rapidly becomes a foaming torrent as the water plunges over rocks into the valley below.
The area attracts archaeologists who come to explore the rich patchwork of geological and archaeological sites spread across the region which is crossed by the Craven Fault.
There are many wonderful places to visit in the peaceful Yorkshire Dales, it is not just a holiday destination for climbers and walkers but an area of wild, magnificent beauty whose perfect tranquillity has immense appeal for everyone.
Ingleton, backed by the drama of Ingleborough, makes an ideal choice from which to explore beautiful countryside, see the famous Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle - Carlisle railway route and visit White Scar, the longest show-cave in England. There are pubs, village shops and a range of holiday accommodation to suit all tastes. Best of all, there is a blessed peace and serenity, hard to find in any other place.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Ingleton
| Gaping Gill | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Thurland Castle | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hornby Castle | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Settle Carlisle Railway | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hutton Roof Crags | (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Forest of Bowland | (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Oughtershaw Moss | (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Warton Old Rectory | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Malham Tarn & Moor | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Malham Cove | (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Yorkshire Dales National Park | (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Levens Hall Garden | (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Ashton Memorial | (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Arnside Tower | (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Janet's Foss | (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in IngletonAll attractions in North YorkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Ingleton
Clapham, in the county of North Yorkshire (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction SE)
The clear waters of Clapham Beck enter the town from the high slopes of Ingleborough where it scampers over a waterfall before plunging down into the town.
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Hornby, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction W)
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Bowland Knotts, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S)
This is a magnificent area to explore, it is an area of deeply dramatic contrasts, and the vast amphitheatre to the south of the Knotts is a delight to behold.
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Dent, in the county of Cumbria (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction N)
Chance upon the village of Dent and you chance upon some of the finest countryside in the Cumbrian Dales.
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Giggleswick, in the county of North Yorkshire (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE)
Giggleswick, is as charming as it's melodious name. It lies in a favoured position in the Ribbersdale Valley, a stone's throw across the river from the lively market town of Settle.
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Settle, in the county of North Yorkshire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SE)
A market town in the Yorkshire Dales and also the starting point for the Settle - Carlisle Railway; one of Britain's most...
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Capernwray, in the county of Lancashire (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction W)
There is a lovely timeless atmosphere surrounding this old Lancashire village, maybe this is caused by the gracious properties hidden amongst the leafy lanes of the area.
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Yealand Conyers, in the county of Lancashire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction W)
Yealand Conyers is in the midst of an area of outstanding natural beauty with eye catching views in every direction.
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Warton, in the county of Lancashire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction W)
Warton is a pleasant village to visit. Interestingly, it is in a site considered to be of special scientific interest, quite possibly the home of early man.
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Halton, in the county of Lancashire (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction W)
This is a peaceful hillside village beside the picturesque River Lune. It has rising, winding streets with a delightful mix-match of cottages hiding behind old grey-stone walls.
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Slaidburn, in the county of Lancashire (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction S)
An eye catching place with a pretty village green and a scattering of stone cottages set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Hodder.
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Grisedale, in the county of North Yorkshire (13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction N)
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Silverdale, in the county of Lancashire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction W)
The village of Silverdale once sat on the River Kent, but in the 1920's the river changed its course to reach the sea further...
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Dunsop Bridge, in the county of Lancashire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction S)
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Hest Bank, in the county of Lancashire (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction W)
Hest Bank makes an interesting alternative to crowded Morecambe, it is ideal as a base for touring coast and the old cotton towns of Lancashire.
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All towns in North YorkshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Bentham Station | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SW) |
| Clapham Station | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE) |
| M6 Junction 35A | (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction W) |
| M6 Junction 35 | (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction W) |
| Blackpool Airport | (34.6 miles, 55.7 km, direction SW) |
| Leeds Bradford International Airport | (38.4 miles, 61.8 km, direction SE) |
| Ingleton to London | (207.5 miles, 333.8 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Ingleton
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Ingleton center |
| New Inn Hotel | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SE) |
| Sun Inn | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction NW) |
| Falcon Manor Hotel | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SE) |
| The Plough Inn at Wigglesworth | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SE) |
| Lancaster Holiday Inn | (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction SW) |
| Slyne Lodge | (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction W) |
| The Royal Kings Arms | (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction SW) |
| Greaves Hotel | (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction SW) |
| St. Winifreds Hotel | (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction W) |
| The Elms Hotel | (15.6 miles, 25.2 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Ingleton |