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Kirkstall Abbey Ruins – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Headingley

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Kirkstall Abbey Ruins – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Headingley

Hard

4.3

(3)

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Kirkstall Abbey Ruins – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Headingley

03:46

60.3km

620m

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: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.39 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.38 km

Kirkstall Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Kirkstall Abbey is the ruins of a Cistercian abbey in the northern English town of Leeds in West Yorkshire. It is located on the River Aire in the district of …

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2.90 km

Low Wood

Forest

5.44 km

Grove Lane Nature Area

Nature Reserve

15.0 km

Wigton Woods

Forest

17.0 km

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visit at sunset for great coloured light hitting the water.

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20.1 km

The New Inn Pub

Highlight • Pub

20.5 km

View from Eccup Lane Top

Highlight • Climb

Good climb with a rewarding view on the way up to Harewood Park. Good spot for a photo at the top of the Bank.

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22.6 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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31.6 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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60.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.7 km

9.36 km

7.33 km

2.51 km

1.16 km

303 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

7.72 km

420 m

414 m

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

25°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Kirkstall Abbey Ruins – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Headingley

Kirkstall Abbey Ruins

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

The New Inn Pub

View from Eccup Lane Top

Deer Viewing in Harewood Estate

View of Kirby Lane

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