Ingleton, village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, UK
Ingleton is a small village in northern England located in the Craven district at the base of Ingleborough mountain. The settlement sits surrounded by limestone hills, fields, and several streams including the River Doe that flows through the area.
Ingleton has a long history tied to quarrying and farming activities that shaped the village over generations. The settlement displays old stone buildings reflecting the construction styles of early craftspeople and a church that has been part of the community for many years.
The name Ingleton refers to its location at the base of Ingleborough mountain in the old English language. Today the village maintains traditional crafts and community life, with local potters creating hand-thrown stoneware in one of the oldest working studios in the Yorkshire Dales.
Visitors can reach Ingleton easily by bus from nearby towns like Kirkby Lonsdale and Settle or by car, with a main car park and tourist information center at Ingleborough Community Centre. The village has small shops, cafes, and pubs along the riverside, plus playgrounds and a heated outdoor swimming pool for recreation.
White Scar Cave is the longest show cave in Britain, offering visitors underground passages with impressive stalactites and stalagmites plus underground lakes. The cave reveals geological formations created over millions of years, making Ingleton a special place for geology enthusiasts.
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