Middleton Woods, Ilkley – Lippersley Pike summit cairn loop from Ilkley

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Middleton Woods, Ilkley – Lippersley Pike summit cairn loop from Ilkley

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Middleton Woods, Ilkley – Lippersley Pike summit cairn loop from Ilkley

02:09

17.8km

430m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

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719 m

Middleton Woods, Ilkley

Highlight • Forest

Middleton Woods is the largest remaining ancient woodland site in West Yorkshire.
There are also many historical and archaeological features, including bell pits, from early coal mining and the former routes taken by trams.

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Highlight • Viewpoint

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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Highlight • Viewpoint

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Lippersley Pike summit cairn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lippersley Pike is at 330m. What makes this summit stand out is the rather substantial cairn here. Beautiful views of Denton Moor, Blubberhouses Moor and Askwith Moor - and beyond.

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Forest

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