The Top 20 Attractions around Bradford
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Bradford. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Bradford is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 15, 2025
Cow and Calf Rocks
Highlight • Natural Monument
Cow and Calf Rocks are an impressive rocky outcrop high on Ilkley Moor. From the rocks, you get sublime views over Ilkley and Wharfedale. You can have a lot of …
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Ilkley Moor Stone Circle
Highlight • Historical Site
Ilkley Moor is part of Rombalds Moor, the moorland between Ilkley and Keighley in West Yorkshire.
The moor, which rises to 1,319 feet (402 m) above sea level, is well …
The moor, which rises to 1,319 feet (402 m) above sea level, is well …
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Brontë Bridge and Brontë Waterfall
Highlight • Viewpoint
This waterfall is a must-see for any fans of the Brontë sisters. A few miles from Haworth, where they grew up, the waterfall was a place the sisters visited to …
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White Wells Spa Cottage and Plunge Pool
Highlight • Historical Site
This spa bath, believed to have been built around 1700, was a key part of Ilkley's establishment as a desirable spa town. Today, visitors can still take a dip in …
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Cowper's Cross
Highlight • Monument
My children delighted at finding 10p on the top of Cowpers Cross. Well it was 40 years ago. Now I always leave a couple of pounds there just to let some child have that same delight
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Shipley Glen Woodland Trail
Highlight • Forest
I thoroughly enjoyed walking through the beautiful woodland of Shipley Glen as I followed the Dales High Way long distance trail from Saltaire towards Ilkley. I've read that 3 different species of woodpecker can be found here.
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Bingley Five Rise Locks
Highlight • Historical Site
This set of five rises is the steepest set in the country. The stepped loch means that it's a continuous flight with no holding ponds between lochs, each gate opens …
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Millennium Way Woodland Path
Highlight • Forest
This wood walk has everything in a short distance. Beautiful waterfalls, views across the valley, a Folly built by a local Lord, wildlife and a great spot to relax.
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Goit Stock Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
If you like waterfalls then this is your trek! It can get a bit muddy, and certainly slippy when wet/winter so caution is advised but either way it's a beautiful trek with lots of waterfalls. A local treasure.
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Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire
Highlight • Cafe
World Heritage Site. Amazing history, architecture, cafes, art. The full nine yards. Go visit.
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