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View of Kirby Lane – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Otley

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Otley

View of Kirby Lane – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Otley

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View of Kirby Lane – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Otley

03:54

60.8km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.10 km for 80 m

After 1.98 km for 155 m

After 27.8 km for 72 m

After 59.3 km for 155 m

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Parking

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539 m

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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1.14 km

Tittybottle Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tittybottle park, formerly Manor Parade Gardens, is the smallest park in Otley. A slim stretch of greenery alongside the river Wharfe, with plenty seating to watch the ducks and boats go by, ideally with some fish and chips.

Tip by

2.87 km

River Wharfe

Lake

20.6 km

View of Kirby Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very popular road for local cyclists, with a great view on both sides. If you're coming from Wetherby you'll have climbed to get here so you'll have earned it!

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27.2 km

Crossley Park Wood

Forest

27.8 km

The Shambles, Wetherby

Highlight • Monument

In the centre of town

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33.7 km

Newsome Bridge Quarry

Nature Reserve

35.8 km

Spofforth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Spofforth held paramount significance as the primary residence of the Percy family, a pivotal and commanding lineage in the northern realms of England, until the concluding era of the 14th …

Tip by

40.1 km

Oak Wood

Forest

51.2 km

View of Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

60.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

4.88 km

2.83 km

2.64 km

768 m

372 m

Surfaces

55.0 km

5.13 km

426 m

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

18°C

12°C

45 %

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View of Kirby Lane – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Otley

Stone Carving in Otley

Otley Town Centre

Tittybottle Park

View of Kirby Lane

The Shambles, Wetherby

Spofforth Castle Ruins

View of Almscliffe Crag

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