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.