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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ben Rhydding

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ben Rhydding

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ben Rhydding

02:41

43.1km

410m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.98 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.64 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

4.22 km

The Penny Bun

Highlight • Pub

Great for a drink and a pit stop, but if you're wanting food then you might have to book.

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9.01 km

Tittybottle park, formerly Manor Parade Gardens, is the smallest park in Otley. A slim stretch of greenery alongside the river Wharfe, with plenty seating to watch the ducks and boats go by, ideally with some fish and chips.

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10.6 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

11.7 km

Farnley Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Good place to warm up for Norwood edge climb. Cars go flying down here so be aware

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19.3 km

View of Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

22.5 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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23.1 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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23.2 km

Wharfedale Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Freewheel downhill and take in the fabulous views of
Wharfedale at its best.

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34.7 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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43.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

12.2 km

1.17 km

552 m

473 m

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

2.34 km

473 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

19°C

14°C

0 %

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Almscliff Crag – Almscliffe Crag loop from Ben Rhydding

The Penny Bun

Tittybottle Park

Farnley Climb

View of Almscliffe Crag

Almscliff Crag

Almscliffe Crag

Wharfedale Valley

Otley Town Centre

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