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| THE LOCATION OF OTLEY WEST YORKSHIRE | |
| The market town of Otley is situated across the river Wharfe and at the foot of The Chevin - a high, tree-lined ridge which overshadows the town. It was from the quarry on The Chevin that the foundation stones for the Houses of Parliament were hewn. |  |
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| Conveniently placed for the cities of Leeds and Bradford - as well as the spa town of Harrogate Otley is a mere ten miles away . Just a few miles up the Chevin the Leeds-Bradford Airport is rapidly expanding its passenger market and available destinations.
At the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales Otley is a veritable box of delights, nestling as it does on either side of the River Wharfe which meanders through the town. The Chevin provides bridle paths, nature walks and forest trails whilst Wharfemeadows Park alongside the river attracts boaters, anglers and picnickers Otley Action for Older People is based in the Otley Civic Centre, built in 1871 and formerly The Mechanics Institute, today it is also the home of the Town Council, Otley Museum and several social and cultural activities. |
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