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The Chevin loop from Surprise View

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The Chevin loop from Surprise View

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The Chevin loop from Surprise View

00:35

5.15km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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210 m

Surprise View of Otley and Wharfedale

Highlight • Forest

Surprise View at 282m is probably named because most people approach from the south and "pop up" over the Chevin ridge to discover the view. And it's a good one - out over the local woods and moorland, across Otley to the north and over Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Dales. The viewpoint is close to the car park so it's often busy, but head along the ridge for a few minutes and you'll have similar views all to yourself. The running here is enjoyable but not too technical, with the best trails following the ridgeline and looping back on one of the lower paths. Cross the East Chevin Road into Chevin Forest Park to extend the run.

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3.62 km

Mistal Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Family-run vegetarian and vegan cafe on the road between the Chevin and Chevin Forest Park. Stop in for a mid-run snack or drink or make it the start/finish with a post-run coffee and cake.
Open Thurs to Sun 10:30 - 16:00.

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5.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.97 km

1.57 km

1.34 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.22 km

1.15 km

279 m

154 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

20 %

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Surprise View of Otley and Wharfedale

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