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Yorkshire And The Humber

West Chevin Road Climb – Old Ilkley Bridge loop from Kirkstall Forge

Yorkshire And The Humber

West Chevin Road Climb – Old Ilkley Bridge loop from Kirkstall Forge

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West Chevin Road Climb – Old Ilkley Bridge loop from Kirkstall Forge

02:58

63.0km

610m

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: July 1, 2026

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After 40.3 km for 160 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.32 km

Ring of Stone Coffins and Millstones

Highlight • Monument

Daffodils everywhere today. Very interesting ring of stones

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12.8 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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18.0 km

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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19.3 km

West Chevin Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Steady climb with a short steep section

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36.0 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 …

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37.0 km

The Commute Café

Highlight • Cafe

Top place to start a ride, have a mid ride brew, or for a post ride feed. Join the shop rides as well if you want to see the local area!

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40.4 km

Rowley Wood

Forest

63.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

13.4 km

10.5 km

2.26 km

321 m

121 m

Surfaces

50.9 km

11.8 km

210 m

162 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 10 July

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West Chevin Road Climb – Old Ilkley Bridge loop from Kirkstall Forge

Ring of Stone Coffins and Millstones

Pool Bank New Road Hill Climb

Otley Town Centre

West Chevin Road Climb

Old Ilkley Bridge

The Commute Café

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