Local Area & Attractions
Weavers cottage is a great base for exploring all West and North Yorkshire has to offer - below are some suggestions and places of interest some within walking distance and some further afield. Obviously there are too many to include on our small website , but we have provides some useful links at the bottom of the page.
Bingley
The market town of Bingley is a short drive from East Morton (2 Miles) . There are many walks in and around Bingley - 
the most famous being the Five Rise Locks - a superb example of eighteenth century engineering. You can easily walk to the locks form Weavers Cottage though a series of idyllic countryside walkways and the Leeds and Liverpool towpath.
Also in Bingley is St Ives Estate - a beautiful estate which was gifted to the rural town of Bingley by the Ferrand Family in the 1920's. Its wonderful woodland walks offer unparalleled rural tranquility with an abundant variety of flora and fauna .
Haworth
Situated above the Worth Valley and the Pennine Moors lies the village of Haworth with its preserved steep cobbled main road.
Haworth is internationally famous as the home of Charlotte, Anne and Emily - the Bronte Sisters , who wrote most of their famous works of literature whilst living at Bronte Parsonage.
You could also step back in time to enjoy a day out riding the steam trains on the Worth Valley Railway - famous for its role in the 1970's version of Edith Nesbits story - The Railway Children.
There are numerous walks around Haworth including the walk to Top Withens - the inspiration for Wuthering Heights - you may even see the ghost of Heathcliffe!
Haworth is approximately 5-6 Miles from East Morton.
Saltaire
The world famous heritage site of Saltaire is where the well known anthropologist Sir Titus Salt built his mill empire and the surrounding village.
It is a purpose built 'model' Victorian village built for the mill workers and management. It is also the home to the original Stone Lions - once destined for Trafalgar Square in London.
These days the main mill has been converted by the late Jonathan Silver into the "1853 Gallery" with a variety of works including the paintings of David Hockney. also in the mill are many great shops and a restaurant.
You can also walk on the towpath of the Leeds Liverpool canal to nearby Hirst Wood or take a tram ride up to Shipley Glen - a local beauty spot.
You could also enjoy an excellent meal and drink at nearby Boathouse Pub on the River Aire, or enjoy the fine ales and ciders available at Fanny's Ale House on the outskirts of the village.
Ilkley
Ilkley lies some 5-6 miles from East Morton and can be reached easilly by road - or by a good old Yorkshire walk from Greenened Road. The walk will take you over some of the most breathtaking scenery around and you should certainly pack a camera!
One of the main attraction of Ilkley is the Cow and Calf Rocks.
The Cow is a huge gritstone outcrop which conceals an old quarry, the free-standing Calf is a huge boulder.
Apparently the Calf had a 'Daddy' called the Bull rock, but this was broken up and used for
building material. It wouldn't have sounded right though would it, The Bull, Cow & Calf Rocks? Legend has it that the Calf was knocked there by the giant known as Rombald whilst being chased by his wife
Some of Ilkley's real delights are up on the moors, you can see the Swastika Stone, one of Yorkshire's most curious monuments. This is a boulder carved with an ancient Swastika, supposedly the symbol of fire worship, dating back to Bronze-Age times, there are only three of these in the world, the others are in Sweden and Greece.
If you enjoy moors and open areas few places can equal Rombalds Moor, known as Ilkley Moor, which is of course the setting for Yorkshire's immortal and inimitable song - On Ilkla Moor Baht'at. Here you will find curiously marked stones - cup-and-ring stones - dating, like the Swastika Stone, from the Bronze Age, their origins remain a mystery, were they boundary markers, waymarks, ancient symbols of energy or power, or did they have religious connotations?
A good example of cup-and-ring stones is to be found in St. Margaret's churchyard in the town.
The webmaster found a very interesting poem about the mysteries & theology of Ilkley Moor that you may view here. Thanks to www.gylany.co.uk for providing this for all to view.
Leeds
Leeds is a lively city, rich in culture and heritage with lots to explore. 
It is very much a cosmopolitan city offering excellent designer shops and street cafes.
The night life in Leeds is second to none with a wealth of Bars and Nightclubs.
The Victoria Quarter in Leeds is fantastic for shopping and has a variety of cafes in the Quarter itself.
There are frequent trains from Crossflatts to Leeds (One every half hour).
There is simply too much about Leeds to cover in this description - please click here for a website offering a wealth of information about Leeds and its many attractions.
Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe. With just under 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, over 80 miles of footpaths and ample space to run around and enjoy the fresh air, there is something for all ages.
You can explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full of history and legend, wander along the riverside, woodland and moorland paths, enjoy local produce in the excellent restaurants, tea rooms and cafes, treat yourself in the quality gift shops and food shop or simply relax beside the river with a picnic whilst the children play.
Harrogate
Harrogate is a pleasant spa town to the south east of the Yorkshire Dales. It is famous for its tea shops, turkish baths , antique shops and flower shops. There are also a small number of Designer shops in an around the town. the town is also linked to Agatha Christie who 'disappeared' here for a few days in the 1930's.
Nearby attractions include Ripley Castle , Harewood House and Mother Shiptons Cave and its world famous Petrifying Well at Knaresborough.
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