Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.941, -1.662 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 22 49 |
| Dialling code: | 01943 (Guiseley) |
Lindley is a small rural parish in North Yorkshire, set amid rolling farmland, hedgerows and dry‑stone walls. The settlement is made up of scattered farms and traditional stone houses, with a history visible in listed farm buildings and an older parish church that hint at a long agricultural past.
Economically it remains largely agricultural - sheep and cattle farming and smallholdings - with a modest boost from holiday lets and people who commute to nearby towns. Social life is typical of a Yorkshire parish, centred on community events, the village hall and seasonal farming rhythms, while quiet lanes and nearby walking country make it appealing to visitors and walkers.