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Old Pool Bank Climb – Creskeld Lane Climb loop from Otley

Yorkshire And The Humber

Leeds

Otley

Old Pool Bank Climb – Creskeld Lane Climb loop from Otley

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Old Pool Bank Climb – Creskeld Lane Climb loop from Otley

01:59

43.5km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.30 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.32 km

River Wharfe

Lake

6.46 km

Old Pool Bank Climb

Highlight • Climb

It’s not an easy climb but the views make it worthwhile when reaching the top.

Tip by

8.55 km

Creskeld Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Really good quiet alternative climb to east/west chevin or York gate

Tip by

21.4 km

Cycle Path from Reservoir to Wigton Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cycle path through to pleasant quiet lane. Nice way to join up the reservoir to Wigton Lane.

Tip by

29.1 km

Trash Cat Sign

Highlight • Structure

What a great sign!

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41.7 km

Bloomfield Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and cake with free water refill. Bike locks available or sit in the window to check on your bike.

Tip by

42.2 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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43.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

11.0 km

4.41 km

3.72 km

582 m

146 m

Surfaces

35.6 km

7.72 km

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

20 %

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Old Pool Bank Climb – Creskeld Lane Climb loop from Otley

Old Pool Bank Climb

Creskeld Lane Climb

Gazebo at Roundhay Park

Cycle Path from Reservoir to Wigton Lane

Eccup Reservoir

Trash Cat Sign

Bloomfield Coffee Shop

Otley Town Centre

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