Alpkit Ilkley – Outdoor Shop in West Yorkshire

Welcome to your Alpkit Outdoor Shop in Ilkley!

That's right, we're so pleased to be here in Ilkley! Come and say hi! . We're on Station Road at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

We're on the station plaza just next to the trains and bus stations and a few minutes from Brook Street car park.

Drop in for running gear, hiking kit, climbing equipment, bikepacking bags and Sonder gravel bikes.

Or you can just come in and hang out when you're soggy and tired after a full day running, biking or hiking!

Where to find us:

7 Station Road
Ilkley
LS29 8HF

Tel: 0194 359 7577

Email: ilkley@alpkit.com

Opening Times

Monday: 09:30am - 17:30pm
Tuesday: 10:30am - 17:30pm
Wednesday: 09:30am - 17:30pm
Thursday: 09:30am - 17:30pm
Friday: 09:30am - 17:30pm
Saturday: 09:30am - 18:00pm
Sunday: 09:30am - 17:30pm

10 reasons to visit Alpkit Ilkley

Expert Advice: Get knowledgeable advice from our team who are passionate about the outdoors and can help you select the right gear.

Try Before You Buy Sonder Bikes: Test ride or hire the entire Sonder bike fleet to ensure the perfect fit.

Repair and Wash Service: Use our in-store repair station to mend or re-proof clothing and equipment from any brand.

Continuum Project: Drop off old outdoor gear or wetsuits to be recycled or rehomed through their sustainability initiatives.

Bouldering Mat Hire: Rent bouldering mats in-store, allowing you to save space in your car for other gear.

School of Adventure Events: Participate in regular in-store talks, film nights, and events designed to educate and inspire.

Ethical, Award-Winning Brand: Explore products from a certified B Corp and Ethical Consumer Magazine Best Buy.

Support the Alpkit Foundation: A portion of your purchase supports the Alpkit Foundation, which funds projects helping people get outdoors.

Friendly, Welcoming Atmosphere: Enjoy a relaxed environment with amenities like tea and coffee, or even treats for your dog.

Unique Local Knowledge: Get firsthand tips and information on local hiking, climbing, and biking spots from the local team.

Things to do nearby

There's just so much to do around Ilkley. Here are just some of our many, many favourites.

Ilkley Moor
A short walk from the town centre, an area full of well maintained MTB trails, footpaths and some great spots to climb and swim.

Stainforth Force, Eel Pool & Catrigg Force
A trio of local waterfalls and great swim spots, all within walking distance of each other.

The Cow and Calf Rocks
Located in Ilkley Moor, an iconic viewpoint with views out over Wharfedale. Just a couple of minutes' walk from the Cow and Calf Pub

Services on Offer

Sonder Bike Hire

Demo a bike in-store for free, or hire any of our demo fleet from £49 per day

Bouldering Mat Hire

£10 per day. Save boot space and call us up to arrange to hire a mat

Repair Station

Drop off your kit to get patched up by our expert repair team

Rehome your old gear

Drop off old kit and we'll find it a new home

Wetsuit recycling

Join the circle

Fun Fact...

In 1859, Charles Darwin stayed at Wells House, Ilkley's hydropathic spa hotel, during the production of his work, "Origin of the Species by Natural Selection".