Almscliffe Amble
A 29-mile long distance path from Otley in West Yorkshire which visits many local landmarks including Almscliffe Crag and the Harewood House Estate. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Otley
Grid Ref: SE 207 457
Distance: 29 miles (46 km)
Grid Ref: SE 207 457
Distance: 29 miles (46 km)
Climbing: 852 metres
Time: 10–14 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Time: 10–14 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
289 Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and Pontefract
297 Lower Wharfedale and Washburn Valley
Summary
The Almscliffe Amble was devised as a challenge walk which began from Otley RUFC on Pool Road, Otley. The walk is set in the beautiful Wharfedale valley and within the popular walking triangle set between Leeds, Otley, and Harrogate, which features many walks here. From the start of the Almscliffe Amble in Otley, and by walking on a clockwise course, the walk visits Dob Park, River Washburn, Stainburn Moor, Almscliffe Crag, North Rigton, Kirkby Overblow, Harewood House Park, Ebor Way Path, Bramhope, and Pool Bank.