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Yorkshire And The Humber

Cow and Calf Rocks – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ben Rhydding

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Cow and Calf Rocks – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ben Rhydding

Hard

61

runners

Cow and Calf Rocks – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ben Rhydding

01:31

12.2km

380m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.43 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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2

1.64 km

Ilkley Moor Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

Ilkley Moor is part of Rombalds Moor, the moorland between Ilkley and Keighley in West Yorkshire.

The moor, which rises to 1,319 feet (402 m) above sea level, is well …

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3

2.28 km

Rocky Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

Fast free flowing rocky section, watch out for walkers sharing the trail

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4

3.18 km

The Poetry Seat, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Monument

The Poetry Seat on Ilkley Moor - situated in the remains of an old shooting lodge, the aim is for visitors to sit, enjoy the views and be inspired to …

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5

4.10 km

Millennium Stone Circle

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

4.22 km

Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Twelve Apostles is a beautiful stone circle in an atmospheric setting on Ilkley Moor. The stone circle dates to the Bronze Age (3000-1200 BC) and would have served a …

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7

5.73 km

Gravel Descent on Rombald's Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sadly, there's no cycling permitted on this area of Rombald's moor.

Please see:
bradford.gov.uk/environment/countryside-and-rights-of-way/access-on-ilkley-moor

and ilkleymtb.co.uk

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8

10.9 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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12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.46 km

1.25 km

1.21 km

785 m

426 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

2.86 km

1.72 km

1.49 km

1.29 km

501 m

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Thursday 30 July

18°C

9°C

46 %

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