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View of Wharfedale – Old Pool Bank Climb loop from Bramhope

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Yorkshire And The Humber

View of Wharfedale – Old Pool Bank Climb loop from Bramhope

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267

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View of Wharfedale – Old Pool Bank Climb loop from Bramhope

02:01

44.1km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

11.9 km

Pool Bank New Road Hill Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

Busier and not as steep as Old Pool Bank but goes higher !

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2

17.0 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.

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26.5 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

4

29.8 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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33.9 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

6

35.0 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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7

39.7 km

Old Pool Bank Climb

Highlight • Climb

It’s not an easy climb but the views make it worthwhile when reaching the top.

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8

41.8 km

Creskeld Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Really good quiet alternative climb to east/west chevin or York gate

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B

44.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

18.8 km

1.97 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.0 km

5.15 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

82 %

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