A delightful market town set in the fertile lower reaches of Wharfedale beneath the forested slopes of Chevin Country park, and close to the climbing meccas of Caley Crags and Almscliffe. Renowned for the number of pubs and cafes, as well as for its diverse range of community events - Otley Carnival, Victorian Fayre, Folk Festival, Beer Festival, Cycle Road Race, New Year's
Day Wharfe swim. It has its own Cycle Club, Arts Centre, Film Society, Running club, Sailing Club, Golf Club - as well as
fine purveyors of Chocolates, Cakes, Cycles, Walking and Climbing
gear, second hand
books, Furniture and an award winning bakery. There are three market days a week, a cattle market, and a Farmers' market once a month.
There is no
McDonalds or
KFC.
Inbreeding is being tackled through a vigorous educational programme.