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Kilnsey Crag – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Burley

Kilnsey Crag – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Hard

4.3

(3)

544

riders

Kilnsey Crag – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

04:14

83.1km

1,130m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 25, 2026

Tips

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.5 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

Excellent route if you're looking for a 100 miler that doesn't have too many hard ascents but plenty of lumpy scenic and quiet back roads. Also an excellent cafe in …

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16.3 km

Bolton Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A really popular place to visit right on the river with huge estate grounds around the 12th century monastery ruins for beautiful walks and family days out.

From Skipton there's …

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21.8 km

View of Appletreewick

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The road between Barden and Burnsall on the B6160 is pretty gorgeous with typical Yorkshire scenery. The views out towards Appletreewick and the river Wharfe are pretty pleasing to the …

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23.3 km

View of Burnsall and Appletreewick

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Head to the craven arms for a mid ride pint

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24.5 km

Garrelgum

Forest

25.0 km

Viewpoint

34.4 km

White Nook

Forest

36.7 km

lynchets

Archaeological Site

45.7 km

Kilnsey Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

On a dry day you will see people climbing the cliff face

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56.2 km

Beach

71.7 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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Lovely tea room and if you book in advance you get a discount

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76.0 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

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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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78.6 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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83.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.4 km

1.15 km

254 m

214 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.2 km

19.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

7°C

65 %

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Kilnsey Crag – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Bolton Priory Ruins

View of Appletreewick

View of Burnsall and Appletreewick

Kilnsey Crag

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Old Ilkley Bridge

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

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