Kilnsey Crag – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Burley

Kilnsey Crag – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Hard

4.3

(3)

549

riders

Kilnsey Crag – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

04:10

83.1km

1,130m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Bolton Priory Ruins

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View of Appletreewick

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Head to the craven arms for a mid ride pint

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Garrelgum

Forest

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Viewpoint

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White Nook

Forest

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lynchets

Archaeological Site

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Kilnsey Crag

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

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Beach

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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

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Old Ilkley Bridge

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