As a town Otley has its origins in Saxon times when the name Otho or Otto was added to the old English ‘leah’ meaning a wooded clearing. And today, remnants of that Saxon heritage can be seen in the Parish Church which displays a selection of stone crosses dating from the earliest Christians who came to live here.
The picturesque town of Ilkley is situated in the Wharfe Valley, at the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales.
The former spa town rose to fame in the nineteenth century when thousands visited for the fresh invigorating air and first class hotels.
The town may no longer be a premier health resort but it is still renowned for its fresh air, moorland and beautiful countryside with a selection of quality accommodation.
Morpeth: Bus Station - 07:15
Pegswood: Opposite Cookswell Garage - 07:20
Pegswood: Train Station Bus Stop - 07:23
Ashington: Sports Direct - 07:30
Ashington: The Elephant Pub - 07:35
Stakeford: Morpeth Road, Half Moon Bus Stop - 07:40
Stakeford: Opposite The Cherry Tree Pub - 07:43
Guidepost: The Square Bus Stop - 07:45
Choppington: Opposite The Travellers Rest - 07:48
Bedlington: Market Square Bus Stop - 07:55
Blyth: Job Centre, Percy Street - 08:10
Cramlington: Manor Walks, near Sainsburys - 08:30