Burley-in-Wharfedale is a village situated in the beautiful Wharfedale valley in West Yorkshire. It’s located eleven miles north west of Leeds and two miles from the market town of Otley. I arrived by train as Northern run regular services on the Wharfedale Line from both Leeds and Bradford, the journey taking around 25 minutes.
The railway station lies on the edge of the village where trains have been running since 1865. To reach the village centre I walked down the hill to the main road and here I found The Grange, a large stone detached building which was used as a private residence until early in the 20th century before being taken over by Burley Urban District Council in 1905. In recent years it has been used as an adult education centre. The attractive Roundhouse, a village landmark featured above lies in its grounds.
Turning to the right by The Grange took me to the main road through the village but nowadays it is fairly quiet as a bypass was opened in 1995 routing non local traffic away from the narrow village centre. Nearby, I came across the Queen’s Hall which had originally been built as a lecture hall for the local mill workers, the mill having long ceased operating.
The building has a stage and is used for amateur theatrical productions in addition to other community activities. Continuing a little further along the main road to the north west side of the village, I came to the Corn Milll Pond, formerly a small reservoir for the local corn mill.
Burley-in-Wharfedale became a mill village when cotton mills were built alongside the river in 1790 and 1811. They used power derived from building a weir across the River Wharfe in 1833.
The local Probus (Professional and Business) Club presented the village with this ornate wrought iron sign and circular seat creating an attractive focal point alongside the former mill pond.
Located beside the Corn Mill pond stands the Anglican parish church of St. Mary the Virgin, its register dating back as far as 1749. From the above photograph the village green can be seen in the foreground.
The cottages pictured above are typical of the area, constructed from local stone and look particularly scenic at present with the Virginia Creeper turning a deep shade of red in late October.
Before returning uphill to the station, I enjoyed a pot of tea in the Wharfedale Deli which serves as both a cafe and delicatessen/ grocers. The village has a few small shops, two pubs and cafes and makes a pleasant outing if combined with a visit to either of the neighbouring towns of Otley or Ilkley.
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What an interesting tidy little town. I am always jealous how easy it is for you to get to places like this Marion. If only, we had a better rail system….sigh. Thanks for sharing. Allan
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Train communications are good in the UK but people always seem to find something to complain about. They now even repay if you are delayed more than 15 minutes to a full refund for delays exceeding an hour and although it’s better to arrive in time, that’s good compensation.
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Gorgeous photos! Your blogs are great and have inspired me to visit some of these beautiful and lesser known places.
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Thank you Amanda for making contact. I hope you get a chance to visit some of these places in Lancashire and Yorkshire before too long.
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Thank you for linking my post to your Monday walk series!
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Reblogged this on all bloggers den.
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Pingback: Best flightsWelcome to our flights and hotel related blog.An autumn stroll around Burley-in-Wharfedale
lovely photos
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Thank you!
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Stunning photos!!
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Thank you!
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Nice little village. It would work well on my Monday walks if you’d like me to include it? 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words, you are most welcome to link my post to your Monday walks.
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Will do 🙂
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What lovely pictures you take and you illustrate your blog with them very well! Really enjoyed reading this.
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Thank you so much for such encouraging feedback, it’s much appreciated.
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What a picturesque village! Thanks for giving us a tour. I see that the Autumn colors are really beginning to come out in the leaves there. We are in the peak of fall foliage here now too, and the temperatures have cooled off to match the season.
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It’s unfortunately been quite windy the last few days so those lovely leaves are already falling to the ground.
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Don’t think I’ve ever been here but it looks lovely and the perfect place for an autumn stroll. I love those Yorkshire stone buildings and the red creeper sets them off to perfection!
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The autumn foliage is lovely for a short time, but if you have a garden with big, old trees like us, it’s a thankless task sweeping them up.
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Clean, neat , focussed photographs that bring out details of architecture and the countryside. True, we learn a lot (not by travelling so far, ) but by visiting blogs and looking through ‘other’s lenses’. Thanks!
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Thank you for such kind words Verna. It’s pleasing to read you enjoyed my post and photos.
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Thanks for the day trip. I really needed the get away. really can use a break it will be over a week before I am on my next trip. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for your comment and I hope you enjoy your upcoming trip!
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Beautiful pictures! I’m in Tucson, AZ and tomorrow’s temperature is an expected 98! Not typical for for here; it’s usually a little cooler. I enjoyed your lovely photos and bringing a little fall to me. 🙂
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Thank you for reading and commenting on my post. I wish it was a touch warmer here but not quite as warm as you are experiencing! The autumn shades are gorgeous.
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Not sure if Burley-in-Wharfedale is considered under-the-radar among travelers in general, but for me, this is one of the small but charming towns I want more people from my country to know about. I would love to visit myself one day.
Thank you for visiting my blog. I am looking forward to reading more of your discoveries.
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Thank you also for reading my post, I do so hope you get an opportunity to visit the Yorkshire Dales for yourself one day.
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I’ve been to Ilkley several times. This is very similar – and gorgeous.
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Thank you John. It’s interesting to hear that you have also visited Ilkley – it’s a lovely spa town.
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I love old buildings and landmarks! Looks great!!
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Thank you! The local stone buildings are lovely aren’t they! Very characteristic to the Yorkshire Dales.
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The Queen’s hall looks great! Definitely remind me of my time in Bath! Felt surreal to be there
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Thank you for reading and commenting on my post Vonnie. The Hall and its crosses outside are very characterful and it’s good to hear that it reminded you of your time in Bath.
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What a beautiful little town. The pictures are so lovely with the changing colors of the leaves.
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Thank you! It is such a lovely village and the autumn foliage makes it look even prettier.
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I visited Yorkshire on a school trip as a ten year old and I’ve never forgotten how pretty it was! I’d love to visit there again one day.
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Thank you Alice for your lovely thoughts on Yorkshire. I do hope you have an opportunity to return there before too long.
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Your article reminded me why I love to live in England. The small villages are so peaceful and beautiful and a stop by the pub at the end of the day is always enjoyable.
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Exactly! There’s nothing to beat it!
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it’s so nostalgic. makes you just wanna travel and discover the authenticity & beauty of each and every place…
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Thank you for your interesting thoughts. The Yorkshire Dales are filled with nostalgic and characterful old buildings. I hope you get the chance to visit them for yourself one day.
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Everything looks so authentic and old- great pictures!x
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Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to read my posts. The Dales villages are all beautiful with their local stone buildings. I hope you get an opportunity to visit them for yourself one day.
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English villages are so gorgeous. I only came home two weeks ago and you’re making me want to go back again.
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Thank you Coral. The gorgeous autumn foliage doesn’t last very long but it’s just at its best now. I love the local stone buildings too. I’m pleased you enjoyed your recent visit over here. I’ll look forward to reading more of your posts about the trip.
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autumn is the best season I have witnessed the beauty of the Swiss. Indeed the natural colours that fascinates us , is a sure blessing of nature. Beauty cannot be defined by words. Wonderful pics. loved them 🙂
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Thank you so much for your encouraging thoughts. Autumn foliage is certainly beautiful, it’s a pity that it doesn’t last very long though.
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Yep true tat it doesnt last long…but beauty remains in our heart forever
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This is so beautiful! It reminds me that I’d love to do one of those walking vacations in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Thank you Debbie. The Yorkshire Dales are so beautiful with some lovely countryside and small towns and villages.
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Beautiful autumn colours!
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Thank you so much for your kind words. The autumn foliage is just at its best now here.
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lovely……
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Thank you so much for your positive thoughts. I’m so pleased you enjoy my blog.
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Your blog is beautiful….😃😃
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