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Askwith Descent – Fewston Reservoir loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Bradford
Burley

Askwith Descent – Fewston Reservoir loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Moderate

5.0

(1)

167

riders

Askwith Descent – Fewston Reservoir loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

01:46

33.5km

520m

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: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.0 km for 180 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.82 km

Askwith Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Make sure your brakes work!

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2

11.2 km

3

15.4 km

Swinsty Ice Cream Kiosk

Highlight • Cafe

Rest time it’s an important time😁

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4

15.8 km

Fewston Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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5

17.5 km

Swinsty Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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6

20.4 km

Norwood Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

there are much worse climbs than this so enjoy it

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7

22.6 km

Lindley Wood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

This reservoir is one of the oldest in the Washbourn Valley; it was built between 1869 and 1876. The other three reservoirs here are Thruscross, Swinsty and Fewston.

Walking around …

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26.5 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

9

28.3 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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33.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

4.89 km

899 m

488 m

419 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

1.25 km

137 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

6°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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