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Kilnsey Crag – Malham Cove Climb loop from Menston

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Menston

Kilnsey Crag – Malham Cove Climb loop from Menston

Hard

5.0

(2)

270

riders

Kilnsey Crag – Malham Cove Climb loop from Menston

05:48

117km

1,620m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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After 34.3 km for 539 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.5 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

Lovely tea room and if you book in advance you get a discount

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15.5 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

Excellent route if you're looking for a 100 miler that doesn't have too many hard ascents but plenty of lumpy scenic and quiet back roads. Also an excellent cafe in …

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18.3 km

Bolton Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A really popular place to visit right on the river with huge estate grounds around the 12th century monastery ruins for beautiful walks and family days out.

From Skipton there's …

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23.9 km

View of Appletreewick

Highlight • River

The road between Barden and Burnsall on the B6160 is pretty gorgeous with typical Yorkshire scenery. The views out towards Appletreewick and the river Wharfe are pretty pleasing to the …

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26.5 km

Garrelgum

Forest

27.1 km

Viewpoint

34.6 km

Gate Woods

Forest

38.5 km

Kilnsey Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

On a dry day you will see people climbing the cliff face

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52.4 km

Archaeological Site

66.2 km

Globe Flower Wood

Nature Reserve

67.9 km

Malham Cove Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Challenging winding climb with views of Malham Cove.

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75.7 km

River Aire

Lake

92.5 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

97.0 km

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

Highlight • Trail

Lovely quiet road through the fields

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110 km

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

Highlight • Natural Monument

From Ilkley the climb is steady with one steep section towards to the top. Keep something back for that otherwise it’s tough.

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117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

114 km

2.11 km

564 m

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

104 km

11.7 km

576 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

31°C

13°C

0 %

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Kilnsey Crag – Malham Cove Climb loop from Menston

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Bolton Priory Ruins

View of Appletreewick

Kilnsey Crag

Malham Cove Climb

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

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