Kirkby Overblow is a village in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, situated on a high south-facing ridge that offers expansive views across the River Wharfe and towards the Yorkshire Dales. This area provides a diverse landscape, making it a notable destination for various outdoor activities. The terrain includes rolling hills, woodlands, and proximity to several reservoirs, creating varied environments suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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Routes
4.6
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Average rating
2820
People visited

4.7
(98)
1,065
hikers
10.8km
02:58
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(6)
32
hikers
5.79km
01:39
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.9
(7)
36
hikers
10.0km
02:50
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(7)
20
hikers
13.3km
03:39
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(46)
179
riders
46.1km
03:17
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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19
riders
22.6km
01:44
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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20
riders
18.0km
01:10
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(1)
5
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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43
riders
62.4km
02:42
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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88
riders
98.5km
04:34
1,060m
1,060m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

58
riders
106km
04:41
960m
960m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
61
riders
32.4km
01:26
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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59
runners
41.7km
04:50
570m
570m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

53
runners
11.0km
01:11
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
runners
27.9km
02:57
270m
270m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
8.92km
01:05
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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32
riders
35.9km
02:18
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

28
riders
48.5km
03:05
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
riders
62.9km
03:45
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
riders
27.9km
01:49
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
riders
35.5km
02:32
280m
280m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

6
riders
50.3km
03:27
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

8
riders
58.7km
03:53
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
4
riders
22.1km
01:26
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Kirkby Overblow offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes suitable for different skill levels. Komoot lists 2 routes in the area, with an average rating of 4.42 stars from more than 87,000 visitors.
Hiking trails are available in Kirkby Overblow, offering panoramic views and access to natural features. Popular areas include Eccup Reservoir and Fewston Reservoir, which features a 4.5-mile (7.2 km) walk. Birkham Woods and Timble Woods also provide scenic paths. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Kirkby Overblow guide.
Kirkby Overblow is well-suited for various cycling activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The picturesque countryside between Wetherby and Harrogate provides conditions for both leisurely and challenging rides. Guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Kirkby Overblow and MTB Trails around Kirkby Overblow offer specific route information.
Yes, Kirkby Overblow offers options for easier walks, such as the 4.5-mile (7.2 km) path around Fewston Reservoir, which is suitable for families. The region's diverse terrain includes paths accessible for various skill levels. More information can be found in the Easy hikes around Kirkby Overblow guide.
Hikers in Kirkby Overblow can experience panoramic views across the River Wharfe, the Harewood estate, Wharfedale, Almscliffe Crag, Otley Chevin, and Ilkley Moor. Natural features include Eccup Reservoir, Fewston Reservoir, Birkham Woods, and Timble Woods. Historic sites like Dob Park Bridge are also accessible.
Kirkby Overblow is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 87,000 visitors having explored the area. The available routes have received an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars from over 4,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Komoot provides several guides for Kirkby Overblow to assist with activity planning. These include Hiking around Kirkby Overblow, Road Cycling Routes around Kirkby Overblow, MTB Trails around Kirkby Overblow, and Gravel biking around Kirkby Overblow.
Information regarding the Kirkby Overblow Parish Council is available on its official website. The website address is kirkbyoverblowpc.org.uk. A contact number for the Clerk of the Parish Council is 07885 768787.
Yes, Kirkby Overblow offers suitable terrain for jogging and running. The area's diverse landscapes, including woodlands and reservoir paths, provide varied routes for runners. A dedicated guide, Running Trails around Kirkby Overblow, is available on komoot.
The broader North Yorkshire region, including areas accessible from Kirkby Overblow, offers varied terrain for mountain biking. This can include challenging woodland trails with features like muddy sections, roots, and technical areas. The presence of 'big hills' in the Harrogate area also suggests suitable conditions for mountain biking.
Kirkby Overblow has a rich history, first appearing in the Domesday Book as 'Cherchebi,' meaning a settlement by a church. The 'Overblow' part of the name is believed to derive from 'Oreblow,' referencing the village's past in iron-smelting. All Saints' Church, dating back to the 14th century, is a central historic landmark.

