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Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Cow and Calf Rocks Summit loop from Skipton

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Skipton

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Cow and Calf Rocks Summit loop from Skipton

Hard

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Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Cow and Calf Rocks Summit loop from Skipton

03:39

65.4km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.6 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.67 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

9.10 km

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

Highlight • Trail

Lovely quiet road through the fields

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12.8 km

Langbar Road (Bolton Abbey to Ilkley)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

If you're not familiar with this back road I'd strongly recommend it! A narrow single lane from Bolton Abbey through to Ilkley, beautiful scenery and great winding roads all the way down.

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20.2 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 …

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22.8 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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23.1 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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35.7 km

River Aire

Lake

39.7 km

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Highlight • Monument

Walks, picnics, grab a coffee, visit Salt's Mill. Loads of stuff to do.

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44.0 km

Bingley Five Rise Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

This set of five rises is the steepest set in the country. The stepped loch means that it's a continuous flight with no holding ponds between lochs, each gate opens …

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47.1 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Can get very busy. It is an excellent way to get down the valley without using road.

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59.4 km

Farnhill Wood

Forest

65.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.5 km

23.2 km

3.01 km

2.68 km

1.51 km

639 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

11.2 km

11.1 km

8.06 km

1.29 km

213 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

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Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Cow and Calf Rocks Summit loop from Skipton

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

Langbar Road (Bolton Abbey to Ilkley)

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Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

Cow and Calf Rocks Summit

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