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The Tarn, Ilkley Moor – Cow and Calf Rocks loop from Ilkley

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Ilkley

The Tarn, Ilkley Moor – Cow and Calf Rocks loop from Ilkley

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The Tarn, Ilkley Moor – Cow and Calf Rocks loop from Ilkley

01:18

9.53km

360m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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815 m

The Tarn, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Tarn is a scenic lake located on Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire. It's a great place for a stroll or picnic, or to just simply unwind in nature.

Since …

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1.88 km

Cow and Calf Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cow and Calf Rocks are an impressive rocky outcrop high on Ilkley Moor. From the rocks, you get sublime views over Ilkley and Wharfedale. You can have a lot of …

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3.85 km

Streamside Dipping Spot

Highlight • River

Ideal spot to hide from the hot sun and relax with the feet hanging in the water

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4.54 km

Rocky Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

Fast free flowing rocky section, watch out for walkers sharing the trail

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5.11 km

View of Ilkley

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.59 km

Badger Stone Petroglyphs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Quite easy to find and worth finding to examine the markings on it.

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7.20 km

View of Ilkley

Highlight • Climb

It’s a steep climb from either side but a great view on top. Avoid on a windy day!

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8.82 km

White Wells Spa Cottage and Plunge Pool

Highlight • Historical Site

This spa bath, believed to have been built around 1700, was a key part of Ilkley's establishment as a desirable spa town. Today, visitors can still take a dip in …

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9.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

2.23 km

1.16 km

445 m

309 m

102 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

1.65 km

1.16 km

1.15 km

459 m

357 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

12°C

6°C

62 %

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The Tarn, Ilkley Moor – Cow and Calf Rocks loop from Ilkley

The Tarn, Ilkley Moor

Cow and Calf Rocks

Streamside Dipping Spot

Rocky Valley Trail

View of Ilkley

Badger Stone Petroglyphs

View of Ilkley

White Wells Spa Cottage and Plunge Pool

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