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Yorkshire And The Humber

Kirkstall Abbey Ruins – Almscliffe Crag loop from Headingley

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Kirkstall Abbey Ruins – Almscliffe Crag loop from Headingley

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4.8

(25)

488

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Kirkstall Abbey Ruins – Almscliffe Crag loop from Headingley

02:14

45.9km

590m

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: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.38 km

Kirkstall Abbey Ruins

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Kirkstall Abbey is the ruins of a Cistercian abbey in the northern English town of Leeds in West Yorkshire. It is located on the River Aire in the district of …

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22.5 km

Almscliffe Crag

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Almscliffe crag is a millstone grit rocky outcrop that has been designated an Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is also sometimes known as Almscliff Crag or Great Almscliff …

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22.6 km

View of the Valley

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After a long climb - perfect place to take a sip while enjoying the stunning view

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22.6 km

The Crag Lane

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Lovely quiet lane, single track in most places, winding down from The Crag towards Leathley where you can easily head to Otley, Pool in Wharfedale or Harrogate direction.

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30.4 km

Old Pool Bank Climb

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It’s not an easy climb but the views make it worthwhile when reaching the top.

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32.5 km

Creskeld Lane Climb

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Really good quiet alternative climb to east/west chevin or York gate

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36.6 km

Reefer Plantation

Forest

8

44.9 km

Kirkstall Abbey

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picturesque ruins of the monastery, now a museum

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45.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

6.19 km

3.66 km

813 m

283 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

5.15 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

19 %

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