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Almscliffe Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Leathley

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Almscliffe Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Leathley

Moderate

4.0

(6)

17

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Almscliffe Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Leathley

04:02

14.8km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.20 km

View of Arthington Viaduct Over the River Wharfe

Highlight • Bridge

2

4.36 km

View of the Wharfe Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

7.41 km

Almscliff Crag

Highlight • Climb

Almscliff Crag can be viewed from the road, or you can follow one of the footpaths up to the rocks.

It's a moorland grit stone rock, popular as a viewpoint and as a premier rock climbing venue.

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4

7.82 km

Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

Almscliffe Crag is a great place for doing some rock climbing with some of those climbs being Parson's Chimney, Black Wall Eliminate and the Wall of Horrors. Spring or summer …

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5

8.15 km

Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

Almscliffe crag is a millstone grit rocky outcrop that has been designated an Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is also sometimes known as Almscliff Crag or Great Almscliff …

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9.98 km

Bailey's Whins

Forest

7

11.1 km

Riffa Woods

Highlight • Forest

8

11.1 km

Carved Stone Head

Highlight • Historical Site

On right going down packhorse route or on left going up

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9

12.2 km

Point of interest

Highlight • Other

B

14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

4.77 km

2.74 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

4.33 km

2.70 km

2.03 km

896 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

5°C

35 %

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Comments

May 18, 2024,Almscliffe Crag – Indian Head loop from Pool in Wharfedale

Lots of fields with cows,very dangerous but enjoyable walk

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