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Yorkshire And The Humber

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Saltaire

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Saltaire

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Saltaire

04:23

74.5km

1,470m

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: April 25, 2026

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After 1.21 km for 13 m

After 73.4 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.13 km

Hirst Wood Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2

10.5 km

East Morton to Silsden Road

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Nice climb out of East Morton. Can be used as rat run at rush hour. Careful with decent into Silsden.

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3

31.7 km

Barden Moor Climb

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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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4

38.4 km

Back Road from Appletreewick to Cav Pav, Yorkshire Dales

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A must for any road ride in Wharfdale

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38.8 km

Jemmy Park Plantation

Forest

41.2 km

Wandsworth Wood

Forest

7

44.8 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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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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8

45.3 km

Langbar Hill Climb

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A challenging climb to Langbar village. Great views are the reward.

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9

54.3 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

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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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56.9 km

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

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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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67.1 km

Summit of Baildon Moor

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B

74.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.4 km

4.60 km

3.70 km

2.72 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.6 km

14.3 km

2.07 km

502 m

< 100 m

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