Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.00 km

Wilson's Plantation

Forest

2.41 km

Evies Wood

Forest

5.49 km

Chevin Forest Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Chevin Forest Park stands tall on a ridge on the southside of Wharfedale in West Yorkshire. Its elevated position provides fantastic views over the market town of Otley and expansive …

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5.71 km

Yorkshire stone farmhouse converted to a rustic countryside cafe, great place to stop whilst walking around the chevin.

Serving hot drinks, cakes, and light bites. Menu is vegan/vegetarian with gluten free options.

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6.53 km

Miller Lane Gate, Chevin Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

Sturdy boots or mountain bike

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7.16 km

View of Otley from Surprise View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Surprise View is a scenic viewpoint located above the town of Otley in Yorkshire.

On a fine day you can more or less take a visual tour from York to …

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7.26 km

Jenny's Cottage Ruins and Beacon-Keeper's Lodge

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.28 km

Beacon House Viewpoint Indicator

Highlight • Monument

Built by The Rotary Club of Otley in 1977, this indicator was to commemorate the silver jubilee of queen Elizabeth II

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7.70 km

Great Dib Wood — Site of Special Scientific Interest

Highlight • Natural Monument

During the last Ice Age there was a great thickness of ice covering most of Wharfe Valley. Later, as this ice retreated, there were some large landslips affecting the north …

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8.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

1.78 km

1.01 km

743 m

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.90 km

1.15 km

1.10 km

913 m

435 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 April

8°C

3°C

30 %

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Great Dib Wood — Site of Special Scientific Interest

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