Almscliffe Crag – View of the Valley loop from Otley

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Otley

Almscliffe Crag – View of the Valley loop from Otley

Moderate

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Almscliffe Crag – View of the Valley loop from Otley

01:41

35.7km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 364 m for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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462 m

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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1.99 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

3.11 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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10.7 km

View of Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

25.3 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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25.9 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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25.9 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a long climb - perfect place to take a sip while enjoying the stunning view

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26.0 km

The Crag Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely quiet lane, single track in most places, winding down from The Crag towards Leathley where you can easily head to Otley, Pool in Wharfedale or Harrogate direction.

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