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Yorkshire And The Humber

View of Wharfedale – Askwith Descent loop from Ilkley

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Yorkshire And The Humber

View of Wharfedale – Askwith Descent loop from Ilkley

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5.0

(2)

146

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View of Wharfedale – Askwith Descent loop from Ilkley

02:31

51.6km

700m

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 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.09 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

2

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

4

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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5

31.7 km

Stainburn Moor

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Enjoy beautiful cycling on a smooth, well-paved road that winds through the peaceful Stainburn Moor.

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6

36.0 km

Swinsty Reservoir

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Swinsty Reservoir is a popular place for walking and as the road passes right across one of its dams, it also makes for a scenic place to ride your bike. …

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7

37.7 km

Fewston Reservoir

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Fewston Reservoir was built in the 1870s around the same time as Swinsty Reservoir, which is right next door.

It is a popular place for walking, fishing and cycling. The …

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8

38.0 km

Swinsty Ice Cream Kiosk

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Rest time it’s an important time😁

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9

42.5 km

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

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10

43.7 km

Askwith Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Make sure your brakes work!

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B

51.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.8 km

330 m

214 m

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

628 m

189 m

129 m

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Highest point (280 m)

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