Otley Chevin and Surprise View
Along the wooded ridge above Otley to the viewpoint over Wharfedale.
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 210 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 259 m
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About this walk
Otley Chevin and Surprise View is an easy 6.4 km circular walk with 210 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Chevin Forest Park (grid reference SE 224 442).
The Chevin is the gritstone ridge that rises straight above Otley, now a forest park of woods, crags and heath. Surprise View, at its highest point, looks over the town and the whole of lower Wharfedale to the moors beyond.
The loop follows the ridge-top paths to the view and returns through the woods below.
Route
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The ridge
Follow the ridge to Surprise View and loop back through the woods.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Otley Chevin and Surprise View take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 6.4 km route, which has 210 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Chevin Forest Park (grid reference SE 224 442). Car parks at Surprise View and East Chevin Road.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Otley from Leeds; a steep 1.5 km climb to the ridge. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Woodland and heath paths, with some rocky and muddy sections.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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