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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

03:06

49.5km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.5 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.90 km

Otley Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

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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13.9 km

View of Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

23.2 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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34.1 km

Almscliff Crag

Highlight • Climb

Almscliff Crag can be viewed from the road, or you can follow one of the footpaths up to the rocks.

It's a moorland grit stone rock, popular as a viewpoint and as a premier rock climbing venue.

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34.7 km

Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

Almscliffe crag is a millstone grit rocky outcrop that has been designated an Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is also sometimes known as Almscliff Crag or Great Almscliff …

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40.2 km

Farnley Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Good place to warm up for Norwood edge climb. Cars go flying down here so be aware

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42.9 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

44.5 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.

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49.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

10.4 km

2.56 km

2.25 km

287 m

148 m

134 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

3.49 km

185 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

19°C

12°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Otley Town Centre

View of Almscliffe Crag

View of Kirby Lane

Almscliff Crag

Almscliffe Crag

Farnley Climb

Tittybottle Park

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