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Yorkshire And The Humber

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

Road cycling routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

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

Moderate

5.0

(1)

25

riders

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

02:11

41.2km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.75 km for 162 m

After 16.8 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.67 km

The Boathouse Café, Saltaire

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place for a drink and something to eat

Tip by

9.27 km

Honey Joan Wood

Forest

3

10.8 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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4

16.6 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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5

16.9 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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6

17.4 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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7

19.3 km

The Commute Café

Highlight • Cafe

Top place to start a ride, have a mid ride brew, or for a post ride feed. Join the shop rides as well if you want to see the local area!

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22.7 km

Rowley Wood

Forest

9

25.3 km

Cock Pit Farm Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for a café stop

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10

34.5 km

River View

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

B

41.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

14.7 km

3.14 km

2.87 km

852 m

790 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

2.01 km

507 m

393 m

178 m

109 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 16 August

19°C

13°C

49 %

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