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The best road cycling routes around Leeds

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Leeds 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: November 11, 2025

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1. Ilkley Moor and the Chevin loop from Otley

38.6km

01:52

460m

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

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2. Wetherby loop to Wharfdale & Almscliffle Crag

63.6km

02:53

550m

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

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3. Otley loop to Washburn Valley — Yorkshire's lake district

34.3km

01:46

550m

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

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4. Boston Spa loop to Marsden Moor & the River Ouse

89.2km

03:37

260m

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

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5. Washburn Valley hilly loop from Otley — Nidderdale

38.6km

01:59

570m

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

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6. Almscliffe Crag – The Crag Lane loop from Headingley

45.5km

02:15

580m

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

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7. Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Kirkstall Forge

106km

05:06

1,230m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. Old Ilkley Bridge – View of Wharfedale loop from Burley Park

55.9km

02:36

520m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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9. Red Kites in Flight – Old Pool Bank Climb loop from Burley Park

54.9km

02:32

580m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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10. Almscliffe Crag – View of the Valley loop from Guiseley

47.0km

02:15

560m

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

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The best road cycling routes around Leeds

1. Ilkley Moor and the Chevin loop from Otley

2. Wetherby loop to Wharfdale & Almscliffle Crag

3. Otley loop to Washburn Valley — Yorkshire's lake district

4. Boston Spa loop to Marsden Moor & the River Ouse

5. Washburn Valley hilly loop from Otley — Nidderdale

6. Almscliffe Crag – The Crag Lane loop from Headingley

7. Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Kirkstall Forge

8. Old Ilkley Bridge – View of Wharfedale loop from Burley Park

9. Red Kites in Flight – Old Pool Bank Climb loop from Burley Park

10. Almscliffe Crag – View of the Valley loop from Guiseley

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