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Yorkshire And The Humber

Almscliffe Crag – Darley Road loop from Wetherby

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Almscliffe Crag – Darley Road loop from Wetherby

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5

riders

Almscliffe Crag – Darley Road loop from Wetherby

03:46

76.4km

1,140m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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After 1.99 km for 127 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.27 km

Wetherby Bridge and Weir on the River Wharfe

Highlight • River

Strolled down to the river there were some very brave people paddling down there

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2.06 km

Crossley Park Wood

Forest

3

18.3 km

Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

Almscliffe crag is a millstone grit rocky outcrop that has been designated an Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is also sometimes known as Almscliff Crag or Great Almscliff …

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4

18.3 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a long climb - perfect place to take a sip while enjoying the stunning view

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26.6 km

Hopkinson's Gill

Forest

6

27.9 km

Lindley Wood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

This reservoir is one of the oldest in the Washbourn Valley; it was built between 1869 and 1876. The other three reservoirs here are Thruscross, Swinsty and Fewston.

Walking around …

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7

32.6 km

Swinsty Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Swinsty Reservoir is a popular place for walking and as the road passes right across one of its dams, it also makes for a scenic place to ride your bike. …

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8

45.4 km

Darley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Just a a nice quiet road between Darley and Birstwith, through some woodlands

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9

56.9 km

Penny Pot Lane Climb (UCI World Championships 2019)

Highlight • Cycleway

Littered with road graffiti from the World Champs in 2019. A short but testing climb from the Beck to the top of Valley Gardens along Cornwall Road.

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10

68.9 km

Red Kites in Flight

Highlight • Viewpoint

It was lovely to see the Red Kites today there were plenty about, just soaring in the sky

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B

76.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.1 km

2.67 km

521 m

137 m

Surfaces

73.4 km

2.93 km

104 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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