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Otley

Almscliffe Crag – View of the Valley loop from Otley

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Leeds
Otley

Almscliffe Crag – View of the Valley loop from Otley

Moderate

5.0

(2)

99

riders

Almscliffe Crag – View of the Valley loop from Otley

01:12

26.0km

300m

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 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.4 km for 80 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

658 m

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.

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2

15.6 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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3

15.6 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4

15.7 km

The Crag Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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5

21.1 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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6

23.1 km

Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Watch out for potholes!

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7

25.4 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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8

25.7 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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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

4.65 km

260 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

426 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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