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Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Askwith Descent loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Burley

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Askwith Descent loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Hard

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Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Askwith Descent loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

03:28

69.2km

1,080m

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: May 26, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.52 km

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

Highlight • Natural Monument

From Ilkley the climb is steady with one steep section towards to the top. Keep something back for that otherwise it’s tough.

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7.14 km

The Old Ilkley Bridge is a packhorse bridge over the River Wharfe. It was built in 1675 to replace the ford which took the Roman road across the water. It is especially beautiful on a sunny day with the light reflecting off the water onto the bridge.

On the southern side of the bridge you will find the start of the Dales Way. An 80mile hike all the way to Lake Windemere in Cumbria.

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11.5 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

13.1 km

Askwith Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Make sure your brakes work!

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16.5 km

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

21.2 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 autumnal colours of the trees surrounding the lake make it a particularly beautiful place to come at that time of year.

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49.4 km

Norwood Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

there are much worse climbs than this so enjoy it

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51.6 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 the reservoir is a truly aesthetic, soul-beautifying experience. The green wooded banks, woodland and reservoir paths and open countryside... what else would anyone want in life?... oh, sunsets here are unbelievable.

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55.5 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

59.6 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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69.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.9 km

2.88 km

157 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

69.1 km

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

25°C

15°C

0 %

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Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Askwith Descent loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

Old Ilkley Bridge

Askwith Descent

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Fewston Reservoir

Norwood Edge

Lindley Wood Reservoir

View of Wharfedale

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