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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Bradford
Burley

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Moderate

5.0

(1)

296

riders

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

02:33

49.7km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

8.07 km

Common Holme Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

lovely bit of rolling road out of Ilkley

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12.8 km

Stawberry Bank Wood

Forest

3

13.5 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

Excellent route if you're looking for a 100 miler that doesn't have too many hard ascents but plenty of lumpy scenic and quiet back roads. Also an excellent cafe in …

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4

16.3 km

Bolton Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A really popular place to visit right on the river with huge estate grounds around the 12th century monastery ruins for beautiful walks and family days out.

From Skipton there's …

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5

22.4 km

Barden Moor Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The start of this climb is very steep, with twisting road and gradient of up to 21%. It eases out closer to the top with a stunning view over the valley.

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26.4 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

7

30.8 km

Lovely quiet road through the fields

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8

36.8 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

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

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9

41.2 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Old Ilkley Bridge is a packhorse bridge over the River Wharfe. It was built in 1675 to replace the ford which took the Roman road across the water. It …

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10

45.2 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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B

49.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

1.66 km

769 m

180 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.3 km

2.40 km

< 100 m

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