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Smithy Lane Hill Climb – Otley Town Centre loop from Otley

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Otley

Smithy Lane Hill Climb – Otley Town Centre loop from Otley

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3.0

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Smithy Lane Hill Climb – Otley Town Centre loop from Otley

03:20

28.7km

580m

Running

Hard run. 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 6, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.91 km

Moor Lane Plantation

Forest

10.3 km

Smithy Lane Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Lovely peaceful climb up from Denton to the moor

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21.0 km

old mill pond

Lake

26.5 km

Surprise View of Otley and Wharfedale

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Surprise View at 282m is probably named because most people approach from the south and "pop up" over the Chevin ridge to discover the view. And it's a good one …

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26.6 km

View of Otley from Chevin Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

A tough climb whichever route you take up here.

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26.7 km

View of Otley from Surprise View

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Surprise View is a scenic viewpoint located above the town of Otley in Yorkshire.

On a fine day you can more or less take a visual tour from York to …

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27.2 km

Evies Wood

Forest

28.2 km

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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28.4 km

Café

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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.35 km

7.49 km

6.95 km

3.06 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.28 km

6.61 km

6.05 km

3.70 km

2.29 km

1.78 km

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

15°C

8°C

98 %

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Smithy Lane Hill Climb – Otley Town Centre loop from Otley

Smithy Lane Hill Climb

Surprise View of Otley and Wharfedale

View of Otley from Chevin Bank

View of Otley from Surprise View

Otley Town Centre

Café

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