Cow and Calf Rocks Summit – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Shipley

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Cow and Calf Rocks Summit – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Shipley

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Cow and Calf Rocks Summit – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Shipley

02:01

30.9km

620m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 329 m for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.93 km

Honey Joan Wood

Forest

12.2 km

Cow and Calf Rocks Summit

Highlight • Climb

There is a pub and a cafe, it's a great climb (or descent) but also has fantastic walking routes at the top!

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12.6 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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17.5 km

Keighley Gate Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Combine this climb with murder mile out of silsden and you've got quite a climbing workout!

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24.4 km

Five Rise Locks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Dismount before ordering that espresso...

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24.6 km

Bingley Five Rise Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

This set of five rises is the steepest set in the country. The stepped loch means that it's a continuous flight with no holding ponds between lochs, each gate opens …

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28.2 km

Hirst Lock

Highlight • Structure

Nice place to set off from with car park
There is also a lovely nature walk across the road.
You can cycle though the woods can be a bit muddy

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29.1 km

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Highlight • Monument

Walks, picnics, grab a coffee, visit Salt's Mill. Loads of stuff to do.

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29.2 km

Salts Mill

Highlight • Settlement

30.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

8.94 km

1.35 km

489 m

156 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

4.80 km

4.09 km

3.73 km

389 m

336 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 October

13°C

7°C

70 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Cow and Calf Rocks Summit – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Shipley

Cow and Calf Rocks Summit

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

Keighley Gate Climb

Five Rise Locks Café

Bingley Five Rise Locks

Hirst Lock

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Salts Mill

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