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Bradford

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

The best road cycling routes around Bradford

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Bradford to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: December 12, 2025

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1. Wharfedale figure 8 loop from Ilkley — Yorkshire Dales National Park

32.6km

01:46

530m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Bradford loop to Ilkley & Haworth

67.5km

03:49

1,330m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Haworth and Bingley loop from Redcar Tarn

35.4km

02:03

810m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Kilnsey Crag – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

83.1km

04:18

1,130m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Ben Rhydding

45.3km

02:18

550m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. West Chevin Road Climb – Old Pool Bank Climb loop from Menston

62.4km

02:51

630m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

49.7km

02:41

800m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Kilnsey Crag – Malham Cove Climb loop from Menston

117km

05:51

1,630m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Baildon

64.5km

02:59

590m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. View of Widdop Reservoir – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Keighley

59.5km

03:15

1,150m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Bradford

1. Wharfedale figure 8 loop from Ilkley — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Bradford loop to Ilkley & Haworth

3. Haworth and Bingley loop from Redcar Tarn

4. Kilnsey Crag – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

5. Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Ben Rhydding

6. West Chevin Road Climb – Old Pool Bank Climb loop from Menston

7. Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Burley-in-Wharfedale

8. Kilnsey Crag – Malham Cove Climb loop from Menston

9. Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Baildon

10. View of Widdop Reservoir – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Keighley

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