View of Almscliffe Crag – Creskeld Lane Climb loop from Burley Park

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View of Almscliffe Crag – Creskeld Lane Climb loop from Burley Park

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View of Almscliffe Crag – Creskeld Lane Climb loop from Burley Park

02:47

43.6km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.28 km

St John the Baptist Church, Back Church Lane

Highlight • Religious Site

Great example of Norman architecture. Some 16th century graves. Beautiful in spring.

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6.63 km

York Gate Garden

Highlight • Natural

If you're into horticulture this is a good place to visit. The cafe there is rather good too.

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10.3 km

View from Eccup Lane Top

Highlight • Climb

Good climb with a rewarding view on the way up to Harewood Park. Good spot for a photo at the top of the Bank.

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12.3 km

Deer Viewing in Harewood Estate

Highlight • Natural

Cuts the corner off so you don't have to ride so far along main road - bit of off road and normally see loads of deer

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19.8 km

You can go down the road opposite to get right up and close to the viaduct which goes over the river Wharfe. History of the building of the railway and of Arthington village can be found on my blog. ramblingexcursions.org

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33.0 km

Creskeld Lane Climb

Highlight • Trail

A steady climb from Arthington to Bramhope

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36.3 km

Adel Dam Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Can't ride round but a Great stop off

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43.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

8.66 km

4.89 km

4.48 km

1.32 km

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

4.69 km

741 m

324 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

16°C

9°C

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Comments

November 10, 2023,Almscliffe circular

Lovely autumn colours in the sunshine. Red kites, deer and kestrel.

August 6, 2023,Almscliffe Special Circular

See what i did there lol? Fabulous bike. Only second time out .

February 22, 2025,Lovely N Leeds ride. One of my favourites

After reading the news over breakfast this was just what was needed to escape the s##tshow that is the world at the moment. Sun, blue sky, flowers starting to bloom, red kites, buzzards, hundreds of young deer at Harewood and the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. Now have to sit and listen to West Ham loose against Arsenal which they surely will!!! …