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View of Wharfedale – Stainburn Moor loop from Lindley Wood Reservoir

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

View of Wharfedale – Stainburn Moor loop from Lindley Wood Reservoir

Moderate

26

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View of Wharfedale – Stainburn Moor loop from Lindley Wood Reservoir

02:34

57.1km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.35 km

Lindley Wood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

This reservoir is one of the oldest in the Washbourn Valley; it was built between 1869 and 1876. The other three reservoirs here are Thruscross, Swinsty and Fewston.

Walking around …

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5.27 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

3

9.41 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great stop to catch your breath before the awesome descent to Ilkley

Tip by

12.7 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

5

26.3 km

Otley Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

Tip by

6

51.7 km

Stainburn Moor

Highlight • Cycleway

Enjoy beautiful cycling on a smooth, well-paved road that winds through the peaceful Stainburn Moor.

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B

57.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

23.5 km

1.56 km

Surfaces

55.8 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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4°C

25 %

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