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Askwith Descent – Fewston Reservoir loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Burley

Askwith Descent – Fewston Reservoir loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

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Askwith Descent – Fewston Reservoir loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

01:45

33.5km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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Start point

Train Station

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7.82 km

Askwith Descent

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Make sure your brakes work!

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11.2 km

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

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15.4 km

Swinsty Ice Cream Kiosk

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Rest time it’s an important time😁

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15.8 km

Fewston Reservoir

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Fewston Reservoir was built in the 1870s around the same time as Swinsty Reservoir, which is right next door.

It is a popular place for walking, fishing and cycling. The …

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17.5 km

Swinsty Reservoir

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Swinsty Reservoir is a popular place for walking and as the road passes right across one of its dams, it also makes for a scenic place to ride your bike. …

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20.4 km

Norwood Edge

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there are much worse climbs than this so enjoy it

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22.6 km

Lindley Wood Reservoir

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This reservoir is one of the oldest in the Washbourn Valley; it was built between 1869 and 1876. The other three reservoirs here are Thruscross, Swinsty and Fewston.

Walking around …

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26.5 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

28.3 km

Otley isn't just a really characteristic town, it's also mad about cycling, not least because it is the home of Lizzie Armitstead, Olympic road race silver medallist at London 2012. Loads of cafes and a whole lot of charm.

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33.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

4.78 km

1.00 km

448 m

265 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

1.25 km

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

22°C

9°C

0 %

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Askwith Descent – Fewston Reservoir loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Askwith Descent

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Swinsty Ice Cream Kiosk

Fewston Reservoir

Swinsty Reservoir

Norwood Edge

Lindley Wood Reservoir

Otley Town Centre

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