description Ilkley Moor Overview
Ilkley Moor is an upland area above Ilkley in West Yorkshire, England, forming part of Rombalds Moor in the Pennines. Its landscape includes open heather moorland, gritstone outcrops, walking routes, and prehistoric carved rocks. The moor is closely associated with the Yorkshire folk song "On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at" and contains the Swastika Stone, a rock carving whose name refers to its distinctive ancient motif.
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Ilkley Moor ranks #19 of 113 in the Moor ranking, behind Galloway Moors, ahead of Mynydd Du.
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How good is Ilkley Moor?
Ilkley Moor scores 7.83/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Moor category. Strong cultural recognition, accessible walking, archaeology, Yorkshire identity; smaller and less wild than national park moors.
What are the best alternatives to Ilkley Moor?
See our alternatives page for Ilkley Moor for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Dartmoor, Flow Country, North York Moors.
How does Ilkley Moor compare to Dartmoor?
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Is Ilkley Moor worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.83/10, Ilkley Moor is a solid option in Moor. See all Moor ranked.
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