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Skipton

Cow and Calf Rocks – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Skipton

Yorkshire And The Humber

Skipton

Cow and Calf Rocks – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Skipton

Hard

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Cow and Calf Rocks – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Skipton

04:19

76.5km

1,550m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 55.4 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.56 km

Barden Moor Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The start of this climb is very steep, with twisting road and gradient of up to 21%. It eases out closer to the top with a stunning view over the valley.

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10.0 km

Barden Tower

Highlight • Castle

Built by Henry Clifford in the late 15th century, Barden Tower was one of six hunting lodges used by the Clifford family. Under the instruction of Lady Anne, the tower …

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15.9 km

old mine workings

Archaeological Site

37.8 km

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

44.8 km

River Wharfe

Lake

45.4 km

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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46.7 km

West Chevin Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Steady climb with a short steep section

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55.4 km

Cow and Calf Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cow and Calf Rocks are an impressive rocky outcrop high on Ilkley Moor. From the rocks, you get sublime views over Ilkley and Wharfedale. You can have a lot of …

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55.9 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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58.6 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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62.5 km

Spring Gill Wood

Forest

69.7 km

Stakehill Plantation

Forest

76.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.8 km

6.91 km

1.10 km

306 m

297 m

154 m

Surfaces

71.9 km

3.91 km

472 m

156 m

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

22°C

12°C

16 %

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Cow and Calf Rocks – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Skipton

Barden Moor Climb

Barden Tower

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Otley Town Centre

West Chevin Road Climb

Cow and Calf Rocks

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

Old Ilkley Bridge

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