Washburn Valley hilly loop from Otley — Nidderdale

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Washburn Valley hilly loop from Otley — Nidderdale

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Washburn Valley hilly loop from Otley — Nidderdale

01:59

38.6km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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3.60 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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9.70 km

Snowden Crags

Highlight • Historical Site

Snowden Craggs and neighbouring Snowden Carr are a prehistoric archaeological site that after 60 years of obscurity were re-discovered in 2010 by Paul Bennett.

There is a stone circle and …

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17.2 km

Thruscross Reservoir

Highlight • River

Washburn Reservoir sometimes goes by the name 'West End'. So called due to the name of the village that was flooded to create this water body. When the reservoir is …

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29.8 km

View of Swinsty Reservoir from Jack Lane

Highlight • Lake

32.6 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 …

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38.3 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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