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Old Ilkley Bridge – Old Pool Bank Climb loop from Horsforth

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Old Ilkley Bridge – Old Pool Bank Climb loop from Horsforth

Moderate

4.0

(2)

299

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Old Ilkley Bridge – Old Pool Bank Climb loop from Horsforth

02:58

62.4km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.1 km for 94 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

13.6 km

Otley Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2

24.4 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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3

25.1 km

Ilkley Literature Festival

Highlight • Other

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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4

25.3 km

The Commute Café

Highlight • Cafe

Top place to start a ride, have a mid ride brew, or for a post ride feed. Join the shop rides as well if you want to see the local area!

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28.7 km

Rowley Wood

Forest

6

46.6 km

Ring of Stone Coffins and Millstones

Highlight • Monument

Daffodils everywhere today. Very interesting ring of stones

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7

50.9 km

Creskeld Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Really good quiet alternative climb to east/west chevin or York gate

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8

54.8 km

Old Pool Bank Climb

Highlight • Climb

It’s not an easy climb but the views make it worthwhile when reaching the top.

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9

55.8 km

Pool Bank New Road Hill Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

Busier and not as steep as Old Pool Bank but goes higher !

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B

62.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

21.1 km

3.57 km

3.31 km

413 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

11.2 km

374 m

162 m

112 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

9°C

97 %

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