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Yorkshire And The Humber

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Skipton

Yorkshire And The Humber

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Skipton

Hard

5

riders

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Skipton

03:37

64.8km

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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.0 km for 156 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.67 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

2

9.10 km

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

Highlight • Trail

Lovely quiet road through the fields

Tip by

3

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.

Tip by

4

22.1 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.

Tip by

5

22.4 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!

Tip by

6

32.7 km

The Woolpack, Esholt

Highlight • Pub

midday on Saturdays

Tip by

35.0 km

River Aire

Lake

8

39.0 km

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

9

43.3 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 …

Tip by

10

46.4 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

Tip by

58.8 km

Farnhill Wood

Forest

B

64.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

23.2 km

2.61 km

2.59 km

1.46 km

639 m

Surfaces

33.0 km

11.2 km

11.1 km

8.06 km

1.29 km

213 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 18 May

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8°C

85 %

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