Cow and Calf Rocks Summit – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Steeton and Silsden

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Steeton With Eastburn

Cow and Calf Rocks Summit – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Steeton and Silsden

Moderate

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Cow and Calf Rocks Summit – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Steeton and Silsden

01:55

36.1km

680m

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 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.5 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.77 km

East Morton to Silsden Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice climb out of East Morton. Can be used as rat run at rush hour. Careful with decent into Silsden.

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10.2 km

East Morton Killer Climb

Highlight • Climb

Hard climb this, pretty steep in places

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11.5 km

View of Aire Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Otley Road and Heights Lane showcase fantastic views across the valley as you head towards East Morton. It is worth the climb to get up here!

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22.4 km

Cow and Calf Rocks Summit

Highlight • Climb

There is a pub and a cafe, it's a great climb (or descent) but also has fantastic walking routes at the top!

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22.7 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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25.3 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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25.5 km

Stone Bridge over the River Wharfe (Dales Way)

Highlight • Trail

Easy riverside walk with good pub options if looking for mid walk refreshment

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29.3 km

Spring Gill Wood

Forest

31.2 km

Pentley Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

High up here at Pentley Hill, there are fantastic views to the west and north west across Silsden Moor and Skipton Moor, plus north to Langbar Moor. It's an ideal …

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36.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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