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Keighley

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Cow and Calf Rocks loop from Keighley

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Bradford
Keighley

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Cow and Calf Rocks loop from Keighley

Hard

17

riders

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb – Cow and Calf Rocks loop from Keighley

04:17

76.5km

1,420m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 56.3 km for 129 m

After 75.1 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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9.13 km

Round Hill

Peak

2

33.9 km

Barden Moor Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The start of this climb is very steep, with twisting road and gradient of up to 21%. It eases out closer to the top with a stunning view over the valley.

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3

40.7 km

A must for any road ride in Wharfdale

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41.1 km

Jemmy Park Plantation

Forest

43.5 km

Wandsworth Wood

Forest

6

47.0 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

Excellent route if you're looking for a 100 miler that doesn't have too many hard ascents but plenty of lumpy scenic and quiet back roads. Also an excellent cafe in …

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7

49.0 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

Lovely tea room and if you book in advance you get a discount

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8

53.4 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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9

56.0 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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10

56.4 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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11

66.6 km

Summit of Baildon Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

75.1 km

River Aire

Lake

B

76.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.2 km

3.97 km

3.21 km

1.46 km

424 m

317 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.5 km

12.3 km

565 m

114 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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