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Cottingley sits on the tiered slopes of the Aire Valley, positioned between the busy town of Bingley and the model village of Saltaire. While it rose to global fame in 1917 following the 'Cottingley Fairies' photographs taken along the beck, the village today is defined more by its practical layout and varied housing. It is roughly divided between the older, more traditional stone properties near the main road and the extensive residential estates that climbed the hillside in the mid-20th century. Geographically, it is well-placed for those who need to balance suburban living with outdoor access, as the greenery of Northcliffe Woods and the Leeds-Liverpool Canal are both within walking distance. The village maintains its own identity through a small parade of shops and a community centre, while benefiting from the nearby rail links at Bingley and Shipley which provide a direct line into Leeds and Bradford. It is a functional, settled community that manages to feel tucked away from the main valley through-road despite being only a few minutes' drive from its most useful amenities.