| Coordinates: | 53.978, -1.99 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SE 00 53 |
| Population: | 1,679 |
| Dialling code: | 01756 (Skipton) |
Embsay is a small village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, sitting roughly two miles north‑east of Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. It lies beneath moorland such as Barden Moor and beside Embsay Reservoir, giving easy access to limestone scenery, good walking routes and some popular birdwatching spots.
The village has medieval roots and was once the site of a priory, but today combines farming with a commuter population and steady tourism; a major draw is the heritage Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, while local pubs, cafés and a busy village hall help sustain a strong community spirit.
Postcode districts covering Embsay
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 21.7 miles
- Bradford 16 miles
- Burnley 16.5 miles
- Huddersfield 24 miles
- Harrogate 18.2 miles
- Halifax 17.7 miles
- Morley 22.3 miles
- Dewsbury 24.7 miles
- Batley 22.6 miles
- Keighley 8.7 miles
- Yeadon 14.9 miles
- Accrington 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Embsay with Eastby Parish 0.3 miles
- Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby Ward 0.4 miles
- Skipton East & South Ward 1.6 miles
- Halton East Parish 1.8 miles
- Skipton Built-up area 2 miles
- Draughton Parish 2.5 miles
- Stirton with Thorlby Parish 2.7 miles
- Bradleys Both Parish 3 miles
- Low Bradley Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Carleton-in-Craven Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Bolton Abbey Parish 3.6 miles
- Carleton Parish 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Embsay
BD23 6QL, BD23 6SA, BD23 6RY, BD23 6QZ, BD23 6FR, BD23 6BA, BD23 6SD, BD23 6PX, BD23 6RN … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 15.5 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 43.1 miles
- Embsay Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Skipton Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Embsay Ad
- Old Swan 3 4.8 miles
- Herriots 4 2 miles
- Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa 4 3.9 miles
- The Fountaine Inn 3 5.7 miles
- The Red Lion & Manor House 5 miles
- The Devonshire Grassington 6.5 miles
- The Black Horse Hotel Grassington 6.5 miles
- The Wheatley Arms 8.7 miles
- Steeton Hall Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.8 miles
- The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate 4 7.1 miles
Schools in Embsay
- Embsay C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 3.5 miles
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 4 miles
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 10.2 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 11.6 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 14.2 miles
- Pennine Chain Mountains 14.9 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 15.3 miles
- The University of Bradford University 15.8 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 16.1 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 16.3 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 17.8 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 17.9 miles