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Cow and Calf Rocks – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ben Rhydding

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Cow and Calf Rocks – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ben Rhydding

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Cow and Calf Rocks – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ben Rhydding

02:18

7.47km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

300 m

The Cardan Beech

Highlight • Natural Monument

A huge beech tree which dominates its surroundings. Has great presence in the local environment.

Tip by

2

1.54 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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3

1.88 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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4

2.09 km

Ilkley Moor Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

Ilkley Moor is part of Rombalds Moor, the moorland between Ilkley and Keighley in West Yorkshire.

The moor, which rises to 1,319 feet (402 m) above sea level, is well …

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5

4.91 km

The Poetry Seat, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Monument

The Poetry Seat on Ilkley Moor - situated in the remains of an old shooting lodge, the aim is for visitors to sit, enjoy the views and be inspired to …

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B

7.47 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

1.34 km

1.20 km

209 m

157 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

1.60 km

1.36 km

1.04 km

514 m

464 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 15 October

11°C

5°C

22 %

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