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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Hornbeam Park

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Hornbeam Park

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Hornbeam Park

03:53

58.4km

800m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.6 km for 80 m

After 27.5 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 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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11.2 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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11.3 km

Wharfedale Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

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18.0 km

Wilderness

Forest

19.4 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

21.3 km

River Wharfe

Lake

21.6 km

Tittybottle park, formerly Manor Parade Gardens, is the smallest park in Otley. A slim stretch of greenery alongside the river Wharfe, with plenty seating to watch the ducks and boats go by, ideally with some fish and chips.

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26.4 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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27.6 km

Burley Weir and Stepping Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

Brilliant spot. Amazing weir, mill race and stepping stones.....make sure the river is low if you want to cross.

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43.3 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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53.0 km

Smiths Arms

Highlight • Other

56.6 km

Rossett Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

58.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.5 km

4.24 km

2.90 km

2.35 km

925 m

481 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.0 km

3.83 km

2.51 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

23°C

12°C

0 %

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Hornbeam Park

Almscliff Crag

Almscliffe Crag

Wharfedale Valley

Tittybottle Park

The Penny Bun

Burley Weir and Stepping Stones

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Dam Road

Smiths Arms

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