Farnley Climb – Otley Town Centre loop from Saltaire

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Farnley Climb – Otley Town Centre loop from Saltaire

Moderate

4.5

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Farnley Climb – Otley Town Centre loop from Saltaire

01:45

37.7km

380m

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 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.1 km for 197 m

After 13.4 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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209 m

The Boathouse Café, Saltaire

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place for a drink and something to eat

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13.2 km

Wharfemeadows Park and River Wharfe

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a sitting area next to Wharfemeadows Park were you can feed the ducks and even look at nearby Bridge Street in Otley. It's a great place to just …

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13.4 km

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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13.9 km

Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Watch out for potholes!

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16.1 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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24.7 km

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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25.2 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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