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Yorkshire And The Humber

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

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Yorkshire And The Humber

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

Moderate

4.5

(4)

317

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

02:58

62.6km

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.3 km for 94 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.32 km

Ring of Stone Coffins and Millstones

Highlight • Monument

Daffodils everywhere today. Very interesting ring of stones

Tip by

2

12.8 km

Pool Bank New Road Hill Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

Busier and not as steep as Old Pool Bank but goes higher !

Tip by

3

18.9 km

West Chevin Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Steady climb with a short steep section

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4

35.7 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 …

Tip by

5

36.4 km

Ilkley Literature Festival

Highlight • Other

We came to listen to Hannah Ross telling us about her book "Revolutions" Sharing the stories of notable cyclists and groups around the world. More than a century after they …

Tip by

6

36.6 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!

Tip by

40.0 km

Rowley Wood

Forest

B

62.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

12.4 km

11.4 km

2.34 km

360 m

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

11.8 km

264 m

160 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 19 October

12°C

9°C

77 %

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