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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ilkley

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ilkley

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ilkley

03:19

50.6km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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134 m

Alpkit Ilkley Outdoor Gear Store

Highlight • Structure

Think of us as your West Yorkshire base camp, a really well-equipped gear store with the entire Alpkit product range inside.

We've got wetsuits to try on, bikepacking luggage to …

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4.25 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

14.0 km

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Dam Road

Highlight • Bridge

Dividing Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, this paved road across the water is wonderfully scenic.

Enjoy the stretch of flat road: it's pretty much the only one around here!

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29.9 km

Almscliff Crag

Highlight • Climb

Almscliff Crag can be viewed from the road, or you can follow one of the footpaths up to the rocks.

It's a moorland grit stone rock, popular as a viewpoint and as a premier rock climbing venue.

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30.5 km

Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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30.5 km

Wharfedale Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Freewheel downhill and take in the fabulous views of
Wharfedale at its best.

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36.0 km

Farnley Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Good place to warm up for Norwood edge climb. Cars go flying down here so be aware

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38.7 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

44.6 km

The Penny Bun

Highlight • Pub

Great for a drink and a pit stop, but if you're wanting food then you might have to book.

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50.1 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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50.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.5 km

746 m

459 m

427 m

300 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.9 km

2.09 km

459 m

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

2°C

21 %

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ilkley

Alpkit Ilkley Outdoor Gear Store

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Dam Road

Almscliff Crag

Almscliffe Crag

Wharfedale Valley

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The Penny Bun

The Commute Café

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