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Yorkshire And The Humber

Cow and Calf Rocks – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Bingley

Road cycling routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

Cow and Calf Rocks – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Bingley

Moderate

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Cow and Calf Rocks – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Bingley

01:50

32.9km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.7 km for 138 m

After 16.0 km for 138 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

258 m

The Loft Cafe Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe in the middle of Bingley. Lovely owner (who is also a cyclist) who helped me out with my re routing decisions. His apple & cinnamon scones are 👌

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2

1.55 km

Five Rise Locks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Dismount before ordering that espresso...

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3

3.59 km

Lady Lane Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

From the Loft cafe in Bingley heading north, take the 1st left up Park road then head onto Lady Lane (this pic) then Heights lane. Lovely 😍

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4

4.67 km

View of Aire Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Otley Road and Heights Lane showcase fantastic views across the valley as you head towards East Morton. It is worth the climb to get up here!

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5

15.9 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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6

19.3 km

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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7

19.6 km

Cow and Calf Rocks Summit

Highlight • Climb

There is a pub and a cafe, it's a great climb (or descent) but also has fantastic walking routes at the top!

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B

32.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

1.24 km

359 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

1.13 km

371 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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