Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Train Station

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1.30 km

Langbar Climb (Easier Route)

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The easier option of this popular local climb up to 'Langbar'. Certainly not as steep as approaching from the end closer to Bolton Abbey, there are a couple of punchy …

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9.18 km

View Southwest from Langbar

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10.8 km

Langbar Hill Climb

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

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11.4 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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13.4 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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

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16.8 km

Common Holme Lane

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lovely bit of rolling road out of Ilkley

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17.7 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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18.4 km

Ilkley Literature Festival

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We came to listen to Hannah Ross telling us about her book "Revolutions" Sharing the stories of notable cyclists and groups around the world. More than a century after they …

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20.6 km

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

781 m

216 m

113 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

7.09 km

108 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Langbar Climb (Easier Route)

View Southwest from Langbar

Langbar Hill Climb

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Common Holme Lane

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