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About Wensley

Wensley lies in Wensleydale, 3km from Leyburn on the A684. Most visitors arrive via the A1 to Leeming Bar, then west through the dale, or from the A66 via Richmond. The village sits beside the River Ure with about 9 EV charging points nearby. Its oversized medieval church hints at Wensley's past importance before plague reduced it from market town to quiet village.

Where is Wensley on the map?

Wensley is in England, at 54.300, -1.850 - about 12 km east of Cross Lanes, North Yorkshire 2.

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The closest airport to Wensley is Teesside International Airport, 47 km (about 43 min by car). Other airports nearby: Leeds Bradford Airport.

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