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Ilkley

View of Wharfedale – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ilkley

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Ilkley

View of Wharfedale – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ilkley

Moderate

5.0

(1)

180

riders

View of Wharfedale – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ilkley

02:07

47.8km

440m

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: April 19, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.09 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

7.39 km

View of Wharfedale

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Great stop to catch your breath before the awesome descent to Ilkley

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11.5 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

12.6 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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26.1 km

Almscliffe Crag

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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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26.1 km

View of the Valley

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After a long climb - perfect place to take a sip while enjoying the stunning view

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26.2 km

The Crag Lane

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Lovely quiet lane, single track in most places, winding down from The Crag towards Leathley where you can easily head to Otley, Pool in Wharfedale or Harrogate direction.

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37.7 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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47.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.9 km

9.94 km

1.00 km

784 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

1.65 km

129 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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View of Wharfedale – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ilkley

View of Wharfedale

Farnley Climb

Almscliffe Crag

View of the Valley

The Crag Lane

Otley Town Centre

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