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View of Kirby Lane – View of Almscliffe Crag loop from Menston

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View of Kirby Lane – View of Almscliffe Crag loop from Menston

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View of Kirby Lane – View of Almscliffe Crag loop from Menston

03:48

59.6km

550m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 30.6 km for 55 m

After 54.5 km for 155 m

After 55.4 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

10.5 km

Arthington Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

You can go down the road opposite to get right up and close to the viaduct which goes over the river Wharfe. History of the building of the railway and of Arthington village can be found on my blog. ramblingexcursions.org

Tip by

14.3 km

Deer Viewing in Harewood Estate

Highlight • Natural

Cuts the corner off so you don't have to ride so far along main road - bit of off road and normally see loads of deer

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15.0 km

Nursery Wood

Forest

30.0 km

Crossley Park Wood

Forest

30.6 km

The Shambles, Wetherby

Highlight • Monument

In the centre of town

Tip by

37.9 km

View of Kirby Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very popular road for local cyclists, with a great view on both sides. If you're coming from Wetherby you'll have climbed to get here so you'll have earned it!

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37.9 km

Kearby Cliff Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It gets steeper and steeper. The view at the top is lovely though.

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46.3 km

View of Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

53.7 km

River Wharfe

Lake

55.4 km

Tittybottle Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

Tip by

59.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

15.0 km

3.51 km

990 m

853 m

279 m

214 m

Surfaces

56.3 km

2.50 km

420 m

194 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

19°C

10°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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View of Kirby Lane – View of Almscliffe Crag loop from Menston

Arthington Viaduct

Deer Viewing in Harewood Estate

The Shambles, Wetherby

View of Kirby Lane

Kearby Cliff Climb

View of Almscliffe Crag

Tittybottle Park

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