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About Kilnsey

Kilnsey is a small Yorkshire Dales village in Wharfedale, reached via the B6160 from Skipton through Grassington. The scenic route continues north to Kettlewell and other fell-side communities. From Leeds or Harrogate, take the A65 then B6265 to join the B6160. The village sits beneath Kilnsey Crag, a dramatic 170-foot limestone overhang that's become one of Yorkshire's most famous geological features.

Where is Kilnsey on the map?

Kilnsey is in England, at 54.106, -2.040 - about 16 km south-east of Yockenthwaite.

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What is the closest airport to Kilnsey?

The closest airport to Kilnsey is Leeds Bradford Airport, 46 km (about 48 min by car).

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