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Cow and Calf Rocks Summit – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Otley

Yorkshire And The Humber

Leeds

Otley

Cow and Calf Rocks Summit – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Otley

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Cow and Calf Rocks Summit – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Otley

01:40

30.1km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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Start point

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411 m

Bloomfield Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and cake with free water refill. Bike locks available or sit in the window to check on your bike.

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3.61 km

Yorkshire Rolling Lane

Highlight • Trail

Quiet lanes and beautiful views.

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5.12 km

Pickard's Deli

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic pork pies, friendly service, outdoor seating. A winner!

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13.7 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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14.0 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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20.2 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

21.8 km

Askwith Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Make sure your brakes work!

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29.8 km

Otley isn't just a really characteristic town, it's also mad about cycling, not least because it is the home of Lizzie Armitstead, Olympic road race silver medallist at London 2012. Loads of cafes and a whole lot of charm.

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30.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

528 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

535 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Cow and Calf Rocks Summit – Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb loop from Otley

Bloomfield Coffee Shop

Yorkshire Rolling Lane

View West Over the Valley

Pickard's Deli

Cow and Calf Rocks Summit

Cow and Calf Rocks Hill Climb

Askwith Descent

Otley Town Centre

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