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Askwith Descent – View of Wharfedale loop from Ben Rhydding

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Askwith Descent – View of Wharfedale loop from Ben Rhydding

Hard

28

riders

Askwith Descent – View of Wharfedale loop from Ben Rhydding

04:27

97.5km

1,020m

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: August 23, 2026

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After 63.6 km for 127 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.27 km

Askwith Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Make sure your brakes work!

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2

7.66 km

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

3

12.1 km

Swinsty Ice Cream Kiosk

Highlight • Cafe

Rest time it’s an important time😁

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4

12.5 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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5

62.9 km

Wetherby Bridge and Weir on the River Wharfe

Highlight • River

Strolled down to the river there were some very brave people paddling down there

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63.7 km

Crossley Park Wood

Forest

7

69.8 km

Red Kites in Flight

Highlight • Viewpoint

It was lovely to see the Red Kites today there were plenty about, just soaring in the sky

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8

84.8 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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87.5 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

10

91.6 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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B

97.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

82.5 km

11.2 km

3.27 km

273 m

235 m

127 m

Surfaces

93.8 km

3.56 km

185 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 17 October

11°C

6°C

28 %

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