The traditional starting place of the Dales Way, although an extended version of the walk now starts in Leeds. It is a long-established market town, with its prosperity formerly based on wool (produced in the Yorkshire Dales since the middle ages). In the 19th century it became a health resort offering clean air and water to visitors from urban areas. Today it still caters extensively for day visitors from the neighbouring metropolises of Leeds and Bradford, as well as Dales Way walkers and shoppers. Just south of the town is Ilkley Moor, an area of open land with heather moor and gritstone outcrops, including the Cow and Calf rocks. The Moor has been immortalised in the traditional song `On Ilkla Moor baht `at`. There is a variety of accommodation, including B&Bs and hotels, but no Youth Hostel. The nearest campsite is 3 miles along the Dales Way at Addingham. There is a choice of eating places, including pubs serving bar meals. There is a Tourist Information Office in the town. Points of interest in the town include its 16th century bridge and some 9th century crosses in the parish church.