Eh up folk of UKB!We're considering a move back to Yarkshire after about10 years of living abroad. Originally from the Harrogate area we're looking at Otley as a possible location.I know it a bit from the odd pub visit and bouldering at Caley, but was wondering if anyone has the lowdown/ local's perspective on what it's like to actually live there?Tips or opinions on things like schools (both secondary and primary), climbing scene, general vibe etc. etc. is very welcome.Cheers!
One of them worked in Leeds and they were big cyclists so cycled into the city a lot for work, otherwise had to get the bus or drive which could be a bit of a pain but not too bad.
Quote from: James Malloch on February 11, 2022, 09:45:36 amOne of them worked in Leeds and they were big cyclists so cycled into the city a lot for work, otherwise had to get the bus or drive which could be a bit of a pain but not too bad. The two people I know who did this have both had serious accidents in recent years. One involved a white van man not noticing them stopped at a traffic light.
Daft comment Will.
Pluses it is about 45 mins to Kinsey, 40 to trollers, a lot of the dales within an hour. Plenty of other local crags doable in an evening for bouldering and trad. In general a lot of the dales is a bit more accessible than living more centrally in Leeds. It does mean the Peak is less tempting as it is that bit longer to get there, but the lakes is closer too.
This is all spot on so depends what you're after. Do you want crags 5-10 mins away but it's longer to get to the Peak, or are you happy being at least 20mins from rock, yet lots of the Peak is accessible in an hour or so?
Just my way of saying that I didn't find Paul's comment particularly illuminating.
I’d not want to cycle that route myself - it’s horribly busy!
It is once you get into the leeds the fun starts.
Quote from: Will Hunt on February 11, 2022, 03:49:34 pmJust my way of saying that I didn't find Paul's comment particularly illuminating.As much as active transport is to be encouraged I think the suggestion that it's a viable commute on a bike from a safety perspective is questionable (or, as someone who's happy enough to ride on the road, I wouldn't consider the level of risk involved in that suggestion as tolerable, personally). Perhaps it would've been better to lead with that, and then add it's on the basis of some pretty nasty accidents that I'm aware of (one very lucky to survive and the other having had multiple incidents before a serious one). It's a moot point unless the OP is looking to commute that way.
Quote from: Bradders on February 11, 2022, 04:25:25 pmThis is all spot on so depends what you're after. Do you want crags 5-10 mins away but it's longer to get to the Peak, or are you happy being at least 20mins from rock, yet lots of the Peak is accessible in an hour or so? I guess whether you want to live in a metropolitan suburb or a rural(ish) market town may come down to more than the distance to crags too!
Quote from: tim palmer on February 11, 2022, 05:37:17 pmIt is once you get into the leeds the fun starts.So to clarify, the commute into Leeds is fine, until you're in Leeds?
I mainly sport climb and boulder these days and not done any sport climbing in Yorkshire. Is it any good? A quick google shows Malham is around an hour away and that's supposed to be world class........kinda!