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Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Cow and Calf Rocks Summit loop from Horsforth

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Cow and Calf Rocks Summit loop from Horsforth

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Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Cow and Calf Rocks Summit loop from Horsforth

01:56

39.1km

550m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.19 km for 80 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

8.37 km

Bloomfield Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and cake with free water refill. Bike locks available or sit in the window to check on your bike.

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2

8.87 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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3

9.22 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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4

12.3 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great stop to catch your breath before the awesome descent to Ilkley

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15.6 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

6

19.9 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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7

22.5 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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8

22.8 km

Cow and Calf Rocks Summit

Highlight • Climb

There is a pub and a cafe, it's a great climb (or descent) but also has fantastic walking routes at the top!

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9

28.6 km

View of New Dam and Reva Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

As you travel along Hillings Lane look out to the west and you will be rewarded with a glorious view of New Dam and further away Reva Reservoir. As well …

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B

39.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

1.60 km

1.55 km

192 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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6°C

29 %

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