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Yorkshire And The Humber

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

Yorkshire And The Humber

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

Hard

2

riders

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

02:01

30.8km

620m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 329 m for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.92 km

Honey Joan Wood

Forest

2

12.2 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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3

12.6 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

4

17.5 km

Keighley Gate Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Combine this climb with murder mile out of silsden and you've got quite a climbing workout!

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5

24.4 km

Five Rise Locks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Dismount before ordering that espresso...

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6

24.6 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

7

28.2 km

Hirst Lock

Highlight • Structure

Nice place to set off from with car park
There is also a lovely nature walk across the road.
You can cycle though the woods can be a bit muddy

Tip by

8

29.1 km

Saltaire World Heritage Site

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

9

29.2 km

Salts Mill

Highlight • Settlement

B

30.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

8.97 km

1.38 km

378 m

146 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

4.88 km

4.06 km

3.32 km

403 m

341 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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