In 1822 Ingleton was described as being pleasantly situated on a natural mount, yet at the bottom of a vale, near the conflux of two rivers over which are thrown two handsome arches. The church yard commands a fine view of the vale of Lonsdale, almost as far as Lancaster.

In the neighbourhood of Ingleton are many objects worthy the attention of admirers of romantic scenery, as Thornton Scar, and Thornton Force, a curious fall of water.