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A quiet old narrow road with charm.

Lindley Wood is a compensation reservoir, which means it is not linked to the supply of water to homes but is there to take excess water from Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, which are nearby. This is why there is not much water in there.

Enjoy beautiful cycling on a smooth, well-paved road that winds through the peaceful Stainburn Moor.

What a great sign!

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 the reservoir is a truly aesthetic, soul-beautifying experience. The green wooded banks, woodland and reservoir paths and open countryside... what else would anyone want in life?... oh, sunsets here are unbelievable.

The Old Ilkley Bridge is a packhorse bridge over the River Wharfe. It was built in 1675 to replace the ford which took the Roman road across the water. It is especially beautiful on a sunny day with the light reflecting off the water onto the bridge. On the southern side of the bridge you will find the start of the Dales Way. An 80mile hike all the way to Lake Windemere in Cumbria.

Almscliffe crag is a millstone grit rocky outcrop that has been designated an Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is also sometimes known as Almscliff Crag or Great Almscliff Crag (the little one is three miles north west of here). There are 545 climbing and bouldering routes on the crag so you're likely to see climbers out on the rock.

Great place to watch rock-climbing and gaze over Yorkshire

Lindley Wood Reservoir was the first of the four reservoirs in the Washburn Valley to be built. It was constructed by navvies between 1869 and 1876. In the summer of 2022 it dried up exposing a cracked mud bed. Lindley Wood acts to take in excess water from nearby Fewston and Swinsty Reserviors. As the country was in drought, there was no excess water to fill it.

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 low, the village reappears. It is a popular place for walking and like the other reservoirs in the Washburn Valley is stunning in the autumn. The section below the dam is used for white water kayaking. If you have read 'In a Dry Season' by Peter Robinson, this is the reservoir that inspired his novel where a flooded village is exposed in drought and a body found.

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 robber trench at the crags and prehistoric stone carvings at Snowden Carr.

Fewston Reservoir was built in the 1870s around the same time as Swinsty Reservoir, which is right next door. It is a popular place for walking, fishing and cycling. The autumnal colours of the trees surrounding the lake make it a particularly beautiful place to come at that time of year.

Swinsty Reservoir is a popular place for walking and as the road passes right across one of its dams, it also makes for a scenic place to ride your bike. It is particularly beautiful in autumn when it is bathed in the golden hues of the surrounding trees. The reservoir was built between 1871 and 1878 and is fed from Fewston Reservoir, right next door.

Recommended hiking shoes or boots in general. Especially when weather is grumpy

great rock formation with views over ilkley

Good rock climbing and great views big drops be careful

Cow and Calf crags are an interesting stop off to see the views over the valley

From Ilkley the climb is steady with one steep section towards to the top. Keep something back for that otherwise it’s tough.

Delicious version of a Fat Rascal called a Yorkshire Scoundrel - Ask for it with butter. It really hit the spot and their coffee is great too. Bike locks available inside - just ask.

Great coffee and cake with free water refill. Bike locks available or sit in the window to check on your bike.