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Yorkshire And The Humber

View of Kirby Lane – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Horsforth

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Yorkshire And The Humber

View of Kirby Lane – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Horsforth

Hard

43

riders

View of Kirby Lane – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Horsforth

04:10

66.2km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 28.5 km for 22 m

After 28.6 km for 22 m

After 64.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

4.10 km

York Gate Garden

Highlight • Natural

If you're into horticulture this is a good place to visit. The cafe there is rather good too.

Tip by

2

4.79 km

Stone Ruin in Adel Woods

Highlight • Historical Site

Good down hill with big jumps!

Tip by

6.96 km

Gair Wood

Nature Reserve

4

7.82 km

Adel Dam Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Can't ride round but a Great stop off

Tip by

5

10.8 km

View from Eccup Lane Top

Highlight • Climb

Good climb with a rewarding view on the way up to Harewood Park. Good spot for a photo at the top of the Bank.

Tip by

6

12.9 km

Deer Viewing in Harewood Estate

Highlight • Natural

Cuts the corner off so you don't have to ride so far along main road - bit of off road and normally see loads of deer

Tip by

7

21.9 km

View of Kirby Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very popular road for local cyclists, with a great view on both sides. If you're coming from Wetherby you'll have climbed to get here so you'll have earned it!

Tip by

28.6 km

Crossley Park Wood

Forest

9

31.0 km

Wetherby Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beware of dog walkers with uncontrolled dogs.

Tip by

44.6 km

Young Pickhill Rash

Forest

11

57.2 km

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visit at sunset for great coloured light hitting the water.

Tip by

B

66.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.5 km

10.8 km

6.99 km

3.90 km

2.92 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.4 km

6.19 km

1.53 km

760 m

390 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Weather

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Friday 26 June

27°C

17°C

61 %

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