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The Cow & Calf & 12 Apostles Stone Circle loop of Ilkley Moor

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The Cow & Calf & 12 Apostles Stone Circle loop of Ilkley Moor

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The Cow & Calf & 12 Apostles Stone Circle loop of Ilkley Moor

02:46

9.56km

250m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 5.9-mile (9.6 km) hike around Ilkley Moor, gaining 833 feet (254 metres) in elevation over approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes. This loop takes you across varied terrain, from rubble paths and muddy tracks to paved sections, with some steep ascents and descents. You will encounter…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.54 km

Cow and Calf Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cow and Calf Rocks are an impressive rocky outcrop high on Ilkley Moor. From the rocks, you get sublime views over Ilkley and Wharfedale. You can have a lot of …

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3.83 km

Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Twelve Apostles is a beautiful stone circle in an atmospheric setting on Ilkley Moor. The stone circle dates to the Bronze Age (3000-1200 BC) and would have served a …

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5.07 km

Rombalds Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the trig point on Rombalds Moor, you get breathtaking views up Wharfedale to Great Whernside and over the vast urban conurbations of Leeds and Bradford. In very clear conditions, …

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5.39 km

Puddle Stone (Stanza Stones Trail)

Highlight • Monument

This is the Puddle Stone, 1 of 6 Stanza Stones making up the Stanza Trail. Each displays a piece of poetry by Simon Armitage

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9.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

2.62 km

1.64 km

785 m

126 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

2.79 km

2.32 km

957 m

523 m

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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Trail Reviews

Hanna Louise

May 16, 2025, Ilkley Moor - Cow & Calf, 12 Apostles Stones & Rombalds Moor

Absolutely stunning stomp over ilkley moor, taking a car free adventure and using only the train 🙌🏼 First proper solo hike in a while and it was soooo good to be out in nature 🌿

The Cow & Calf & 12 Apostles Stone Circle loop of Ilkley Moor

Cow and Calf Rocks

Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, Ilkley Moor

Rombalds Moor Trig Point

Puddle Stone (Stanza Stones Trail)

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