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Askwith Descent – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Burley

Askwith Descent – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

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Askwith Descent – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

03:49

80.7km

920m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 79.9 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.82 km

Askwith Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Make sure your brakes work!

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11.2 km

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

15.7 km

Swinsty Ice Cream Kiosk

Highlight • Cafe

Rest time it’s an important time😁

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16.0 km

Fewston Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Fewston Reservoir was built in the 1870s around the same time as Swinsty Reservoir, which is right next door.

It is a popular place for walking, fishing and cycling. The …

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28.4 km

Paved Bridleway to Ripley Castle Gatehouse

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Nice path to Ripley castle, fine on a road bike as all paved

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43.3 km

Scalibar Wood

Forest

48.7 km

Spofforth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Spofforth held paramount significance as the primary residence of the Percy family, a pivotal and commanding lineage in the northern realms of England, until the concluding era of the 14th …

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70.0 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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72.7 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

74.5 km

River Wharfe

Lake

75.1 km

Otley isn't just a really characteristic town, it's also mad about cycling, not least because it is the home of Lizzie Armitstead, Olympic road race silver medallist at London 2012. Loads of cafes and a whole lot of charm.

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80.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.6 km

8.08 km

4.72 km

1.58 km

305 m

263 m

135 m

Surfaces

74.6 km

5.96 km

129 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

22°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Askwith Descent – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Askwith Descent

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Swinsty Ice Cream Kiosk

Fewston Reservoir

Paved Bridleway to Ripley Castle Gatehouse

Spofforth Castle Ruins

Farnley Climb

Otley Town Centre

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