Kilnsey Crag is a limestone cliff, popular with climbers. UK Climbing list that there are 298 different routes up it. Formed by glacial movement, it is one of the biggest landmarks in Wharfdale.

The road passes right next to the cliff so you get a fantastic view as you pedal by.

Neil Sneade

August 23, 2022

Road cycling

Impressive chunk of rock as you ride past beneath it.

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Best routes near Kilnsey Crag

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1. Skipton Castle - Malham Cove loop

65.1km

03:10

930m

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

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179

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2. Etape du Dales south loop - Yorkshire Dales National Park

98.9km

04:47

1,160m

Tackle the Etape du Dales south loop, a difficult 61.5-mile road cycling route in Yorkshire Dales National Park with challenging climbs and

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4.3

(3)

543

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

83.1km

04:14

1,130m

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

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: Conistone With Kilnsey, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Kilnsey Crag

1. Skipton Castle - Malham Cove loop

2. Etape du Dales south loop - Yorkshire Dales National Park

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

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