Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cow and Calf
In or near Denton.
Cow and Calf — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cow and Calf is a other located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cow and Calf is a notable rock formation located in Yorkshire. It consists of two large boulders, one resembling a cow and the other a calf. The site is popular for its scenic views and walking trails.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9171, -1.8027
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 8RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding — 1 km
Sources
- osm: node/11933588856 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cow and Calf?
- Cow and Calf is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 8RF), in the parish of Ilkley.
- What is Cow and Calf?
- Cow and Calf — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cow and Calf?
- The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 8RF.
- Is Cow and Calf a protected site?
- Yes — Cow and Calf is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Cow and Calf free to visit?
- Yes, Cow and Calf is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cow and Calf?
- The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 8RF.