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View of Wharfedale – Otley Town Centre loop from Ilkley

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Yorkshire And The Humber

View of Wharfedale – Otley Town Centre loop from Ilkley

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4.0

(4)

176

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View of Wharfedale – Otley Town Centre loop from Ilkley

00:59

22.1km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.2 km for 197 m

After 11.5 km for 80 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

351 m

Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

9:00 till 5:00. Super cakes, chocolates, coffee etc.

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2

8.35 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great stop to catch your breath before the awesome descent to Ilkley

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3

11.3 km

Wharfemeadows Park and River Wharfe

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a sitting area next to Wharfemeadows Park were you can feed the ducks and even look at nearby Bridge Street in Otley. It's a great place to just …

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4

11.6 km

Tittybottle Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

11.9 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.

Tip by

6

21.7 km

The Commute Café

Highlight • Cafe

Top place to start a ride, have a mid ride brew, or for a post ride feed. Join the shop rides as well if you want to see the local area!

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B

22.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

7.20 km

501 m

491 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

629 m

178 m

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