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Otley Town Centre – Lindley Wood Reservoir loop from Otley

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Leeds
Otley

Otley Town Centre – Lindley Wood Reservoir loop from Otley

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Otley Town Centre – Lindley Wood Reservoir loop from Otley

01:35

22.3km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.10 km for 80 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

791 m

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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2

1.14 km

Tittybottle Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.72 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

4

4.47 km

Cinder Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

No real way to lead into this other than to just suck it up and power up it. Gradual increase of incline right from the start leading to a good sharp dash up at the end

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5

8.79 km

View over the Washburn Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

15.6 km

Norwood Edge Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steepest at the bottom

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7

15.8 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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8

15.9 km

Picnic Spot by the River Washburn

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you head across the bridge, away from Norwood Edge, and take the first right to continue along the river Washburn you can double back a little and sit on …

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B

22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

1.14 km

328 m

149 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

2.76 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 23 October

12°C

6°C

98 %

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