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Cow and Calf Rocks – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ilkley

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Cow and Calf Rocks – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ilkley

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Cow and Calf Rocks – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ilkley

01:30

4.74km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Parking

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206 m

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 fun climbing the rocks, too (although do take care). The millstone grit and sandstoner landmark get its name because the smaller rock sits near a much larger formation, like a calf near to its mother.

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669 m

View of Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible view of Ilkley and the area from high above

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1.02 km

Streamside Dipping Spot

Highlight • River

Ideal spot to hide from the hot sun and relax with the feet hanging in the water

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1.35 km

The Tarn, Ilkley Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Tarn is a scenic lake located on Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire. It's a great place for a stroll or picnic, or to just simply unwind in nature.

Since the Victorian era, the tarn has remained a beloved destination for its natural beauty. During the winter months the Victorians would even ice skate on the frozen water.

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1.54 km

Ilkley Tarn

Highlight • Lake

A great pond with different trails to walk around

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2.38 km

Paddling Pond

Highlight • Structure

A lovely area to explore on foot.

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2.79 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 the plunge bath, though they'll need to supply their own bathing costumes. Hikers are more likely to make use of the cafe and toilets here. Amongst the many visitors to White Wells, Charles Darwin is perhaps the most notable. He 'took the waters' here in 1859.

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4.51 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 known as the inspiration for the Yorkshire "county anthem" On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at (dialect for 'on Ilkley Moor without a hat').

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4.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

874 m

819 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.15 km

957 m

572 m

441 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

12°C

6°C

62 %

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Cow and Calf Rocks – Ilkley Moor Stone Circle loop from Ilkley

Cow and Calf Rocks

View of Ilkley Moor

Streamside Dipping Spot

The Tarn, Ilkley Moor

Ilkley Tarn

Paddling Pond

White Wells Spa Cottage and Plunge Pool

Ilkley Moor Stone Circle

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