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Almscliffe Crag – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Weeton

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Almscliffe Crag – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Weeton

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Almscliffe Crag – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Weeton

03:05

48.5km

480m

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: March 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.1 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.70 km

Almscliff Crag

Highlight • Climb

Almscliff Crag can be viewed from the road, or you can follow one of the footpaths up to the rocks.

It's a moorland grit stone rock, popular as a viewpoint and as a premier rock climbing venue.

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3.28 km

Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

Almscliffe crag is a millstone grit rocky outcrop that has been designated an Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is also sometimes known as Almscliff Crag or Great Almscliff …

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12.6 km

Harrogate Ringway

Highlight • Trail

It's a footpath but you can ride this and its a lovely route along the stream

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19.5 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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29.1 km

The Shambles, Wetherby

Highlight • Monument

In the centre of town

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29.7 km

Crossley Park Wood

Forest

35.8 km

The Scotts Arms Village Inn & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

Cyclist friendly pub. Great great beer, efficient friendly service.

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38.2 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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48.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

2.02 km

1.18 km

1.06 km

419 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.9 km

3.96 km

2.19 km

427 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

15 %

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Almscliffe Crag – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Weeton

Almscliff Crag

Almscliffe Crag

Harrogate Ringway

Spofforth Castle Ruins

The Shambles, Wetherby

The Scotts Arms Village Inn & Restaurant

View of Kirby Lane

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