Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – Black Hill loop from Roundhay

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Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – Black Hill loop from Roundhay

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4.0

(2)

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Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – Black Hill loop from Roundhay

03:40

58.5km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.8 km

Young Pickhill Rash

Forest

13.0 km

Old Pickhill Rash

Forest

24.6 km

Harewood House

Highlight • Monument

A steady climb or fast descent towards the River Wharfe. Nice bird garden and grounds.

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29.5 km

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visit at sunset for great coloured light hitting the water.

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33.1 km

View from Eccup Lane Top

Highlight • Climb

Good climb with a rewarding view on the way up to Harewood Park. Good spot for a photo at the top of the Bank.

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35.2 km

Deer Viewing in Harewood Estate

Highlight • Natural

Cuts the corner off so you don't have to ride so far along main road - bit of off road and normally see loads of deer

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39.4 km

Black Hill

Highlight • Summit

Brutal piece of tarmac, attack it at your own risk, it just keeps going

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43.6 km

York Gate Garden

Highlight • Natural

If you're into horticulture this is a good place to visit. The cafe there is rather good too.

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44.3 km

Stone Ruin in Adel Woods

Highlight • Historical Site

Good down hill with big jumps!

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44.6 km

Trig Point at the Highest Point in Leeds

Highlight • Summit

Getting up high without really even leaving Leeds. And that means a good downhill run back into the city.

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58.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

10.7 km

7.93 km

1.32 km

538 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

7.34 km

538 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

9°C

80 %

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Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – Black Hill loop from Roundhay

Harewood House

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

View from Eccup Lane Top

Deer Viewing in Harewood Estate

Black Hill

York Gate Garden

Stone Ruin in Adel Woods

Trig Point at the Highest Point in Leeds

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