View Across Eccup Reservoir – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Alwoodley

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View Across Eccup Reservoir – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Alwoodley

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View Across Eccup Reservoir – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Alwoodley

01:28

19.5km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.78 km

Sandmoor Golf Club

Highlight • Structure

3.20 km

West Yorkshire Cycleway 9

Highlight • Cycleway

Very busy road to cross. This track takes you by the back of the grammar school onto Wigton Lane (Millionaires Row! Probably Billionaires now!)

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3.91 km

View Across Eccup Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Eccup Reservoir is the largest body of water in Yorkshire. It's classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its abundance of rare plant species that protect over …

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3.99 km

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visit at sunset for great coloured light hitting the water.

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7.52 km

Harewood Gravel Descent With View of Harewood House

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely gravel descent with spectacular views of Harewood House. Remember there's a gate at the bottom!

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10.6 km

Harewood House

Highlight • Monument

A steady climb or fast descent towards the River Wharfe. Nice bird garden and grounds.

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12.4 km

Harewood Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

19.2 km

Trig Point at the Highest Point in Leeds

Highlight • Summit

Getting up high without really even leaving Leeds. And that means a good downhill run back into the city.

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19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.62 km

5.57 km

2.72 km

1.34 km

807 m

456 m

Surfaces

9.23 km

5.90 km

3.11 km

1.29 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

8°C

73 %

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View Across Eccup Reservoir – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Alwoodley

Sandmoor Golf Club

West Yorkshire Cycleway 9

View Across Eccup Reservoir

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

Harewood Gravel Descent With View of Harewood House

Harewood House

Harewood Estate

Trig Point at the Highest Point in Leeds

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