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Ilkley Quarry is the site of the famous "Cow and Calf", a large rock formation consisting of an outcrop and boulder, also known as Hangingstone Rocks. The rocks are made of millstone grit, a variety of sandstone, and are so named because one is large, with the smaller one sitting close to it, like a cow and calf.
Rombalds Moor is an area of moorland in West Yorkshire, England, between the Airedale and Wharfedale valleys. The towns of Ilkley and Keighley lie to its northern and southern edges, respectively. The moor is sometimes referred to as Ilkley Moor , though technically this refers to the section of moor on the northern flank, above the town of Ilkley.
The steep climb up to the Cow and Calf rocks at the edge of Ilkley Moor is normally the reason for the races to visit as it presents a short but challenging climb. For three consecutive years between 1994 and 1996, the climb was used as part of the Leeds Classic, which was part of the World Cup series of events. [ 54 ]
The geology of the valley is split, with Upper Wharfedale consisting of carboniferous limestone of the Yoredale series. [15] In the lower part of Wharfedale, around Ilkley and Otley, the underlying stone is mostly millstone grit, [16] which can be seen best at the Cow and Calf rocks on the south side of the valley on Ilkley Moor. [17]
The Ilkley Moor design is similar to the Camunian rose of Sellero, Italy. The Swastika Stone is a stone adorned with a design that resembles a swastika, located on the Woodhouse Crag on the northern edge of Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire, England. The design has a double outline with four curved arms and an attached S-shape, each enclosing a so ...
According to local legend, the giant Rombald threw a giant rock at his enemies (or in some versions of the tale his wife) killing them. The rock is the "calf" of "cow and calf" rock fame, which can be seen today at the top of Rombald's Moor on Ilkley Moor. Keighley has one cinema, The Picture House on North Street. It opened in 1913, making it ...
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One of the Puddle Stones on Ilkley Moor, at the northern end of the Stanza Stones Trail . The walk is of 47 miles (76 km) [2] (or 45 miles (72 km) according to the Long Distance Walkers Association). [1] The total ascent is 1,786 metres (5,860 ft) and the highest point is 467 metres (1,532 ft). [1] Some of the way is over rugged open moorland.