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Cow and Calf Rocks – Twelve Apostles Stone Circle Loop from Riddlesden

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Cow and Calf Rocks – Twelve Apostles Stone Circle Loop from Riddlesden

Idris Sommer planned a hike

September 4, 2021

Cow and Calf Rocks – Twelve Apostles Stone Circle Loop from Riddlesden

Hard

07:09

25.5km

3.6km/h

510m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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8.08 km

Doubler Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

You need to walk up to the stones to appreciate them both.

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11.1 km

Swastika Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

Of all the ancient carved stones that are liberally scattered across Ilkley Moor, the Swastika Stone is the most famous. The theory goes that the Swastika-esque patterns in the rock …

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13.6 km

White Wells Spa Cottage and Plunge Pool

Highlight • Historical Site

This spa bath, believed to have been built around 1700, was a key part of Ilkley's establishment as a desirable spa town. Today, visitors can still take a dip in …

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14.5 km

Ilkley Moor Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

Ilkley Moor is part of Rombalds Moor, the moorland between Ilkley and Keighley in West Yorkshire.

The moor, which rises to 1,319 feet (402 m) above sea level, is well …

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15.3 km

Cow and Calf Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cow and Calf Rocks are an impressive rocky outcrop high on Ilkley Moor. From the rocks, you get sublime views over Ilkley and Wharfedale. You can have a lot of …

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17.7 km

Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Twelve Apostles is a beautiful stone circle in an atmospheric setting on Ilkley Moor. The stone circle dates to the Bronze Age (3000-1200 BC) and would have served a …

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19.2 km

Puddle Stone (Stanza Stones Trail)

Highlight • Monument

This is the Puddle Stone, 1 of 6 Stanza Stones making up the Stanza Trail. Each displays a piece of poetry by Simon Armitage

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25.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.5 km

3.47 km

3.03 km

2.52 km

1.99 km

Surfaces

12.0 km

5.92 km

4.97 km

1.59 km

1.02 km

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Cow and Calf Rocks – Twelve Apostles Stone Circle Loop from Riddlesden

Doubler Stones

Swastika Stone

White Wells Spa Cottage and Plunge Pool

Ilkley Moor Stone Circle

Cow and Calf Rocks

Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, Ilkley Moor

Puddle Stone (Stanza Stones Trail)

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