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  BBC - Bradford and West Yorkshire - In Pictures - Cow & Calf Rocks, Ilkley
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On the appropriately named Hangingstone Road above Ilkley, the Cow and Calf rocks are a famous landmark on the also world-renowned Ilkley Moor.
They're named this way as the large rocky outcrop could be said to resemble a cow, the smaller one a calf.
www.bbc.co.uk /bradford/content/panoramas/cow_calf_rocks_360.shtml   (146 words)

  
 Welcome and Dive In!
As legend goes, the larger of the rocks were mistakenly identified by a nearsighted mariner as migrating humpback whales, a cow and her calf.
At the west end of "the cow," there is an H-shaped network of coral tunnels that is roomy enough to accommodate two divers.
You may even see a nurse shark resting quietly under one of the ledges or near the base of the rocks as it oxygenates its gills in the moving water.
www.diveinusvi.com /cow.html   (299 words)

  
 Tour Brochures
Situated in the scenic Wharfe valley, the spa town of Ilkley is surrounded by glorious countryside.
Thought to be Yorkshire’s oldest rock carving is a boulder on the edge of the moors bearing a swastika symbol.
Cup and Ring marked rocks, prehistoric ringed hollows marked in rocks on the moors associated with Bronze age burials.
grockle.blogspot.com   (536 words)

  
 Ilkley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The town of Ilkley stands to the north of (not in the middle of) Ilkley Moor, a location immortalised by the famous folk song, On Ilkley Moor baht 'at ("On Ilkley Moor without a hat").
The southern skyline is dominated by the rocky outcrops known as the Cow and Calf Rocks.
The River Wharfe runs through the town, and is crossed by four bridges (Two road, two foot bridges).
bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/i/il/ilkley.html   (278 words)

  
 Cow and Calf Rocks - Definition, explanation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Cow and Calf rocks are a large rock formation on Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, and known as a famous local symbol.
The rocks are so named because one is large, and another, smaller one sits close to it, like a cow and calf.
According to local legend, the Calf was split from the Cow when the giant Rombald (Ilkley Moor is sometimes referred to as Rombald's Moor) was fleeing an enemy, and stamped upon the rock.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/c/co/cow_and_calf_rocks.php   (178 words)

  
 Ilkley Moor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
To the north, where the moor drops steeply down towards Ben Rhydding, a satellite of the town of Ilkley, are two millstone grit rock climbing areas: Rocky Valley and Ilkley Quarry.
The rocks are made of millstone grit, a variety of sandstone, and are so named because one is large, with the smaller one siting close to it, like a cow and calf.
According to local legend, the Calf was split from the Cow when the giant Rombald was fleeing an enemy, and stamped on the rock as he leapt across the valley.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cow_and_Calf_Rocks   (342 words)

  
 crazyforCOWS -- Tails
I told my cow Sarah she had bad breath (from just have eaten silage) and she immediately threw her head up in the air and crunched her nose up and finally I told her I was sorry.
The calf was so big that we had to call the vets and he ended up doing a C section to get the calf out.
My dairy cow calved 2 weeks ago and she has milky white mucas coming out of her vulva and she is not really eating she gets hay grain and TMR (corn) everyday but the last few days she hasnt touched her hay and grain and only ate a lil bit of her corn.
www.crazyforcows.com /cgi-mine/pscripts/tails.cgi?which=crazyforCOWS   (16897 words)

  
 To the Cow and Calf, and the Pancake Stone
To the Cow and Calf, and the Pancake Stone
Legend has it that the Giant Rombald stubbed his toe on the Cow Rock as he was striding across the valley from Almscliffe Crag, 7 miles across the valley.
Continue past the Cow and Calf quarry, and past more rocks on the left, to where a broad sandy track goes off to the right and then up the ridge.
www.keirg.freeserve.co.uk /ilkley/pancake.htm   (745 words)

  
 The Modern Antiquarian.com | UK | Cow and Calf Rocks (Natural Rock Feature)
Cow and Calf Rocks (Natural Rock Feature) on The Modern Antiquarian, the UK and Ireland's most popular megalithic community website.
It is possible that any that may have been on the rock could have been lost under the onslaught of Victorian graffiti or the wear of thousands of pairs of feet every year.
It is thought that the Cow n' Calf name originates not from it's appearance, but from a tradition of lighting beacons on the rocks.
www.themodernantiquarian.com /site/4836   (593 words)

  
 Rock climbing Around Ilkley
The famous Cow and Calf rocks loom over the town, and stand guard at the entrance to the quarry.
Stretching behind them is the "rocky valley", and the northern edge of Ilkley Moor, along which are ranged six further buttresses of sandstone and grit.
The area has attracted some of the great figures in the history of British climbing since activity was first recorded here in the early days of the century--the first guide was published in 1911.
www.ilkley.org /iguide/rock.htm   (409 words)

  
 Michaelmas 99: Cow and Calf
With time to spare this carload of 'rock athletes' stopped at a greasy spoon caf inhabited by several walk-ons from 'Last of the Summer Wine'.
It turned out that we needn't have patronised the greasy spoon in Ilkley, as there was an equally health-conscious burger kiosk in the car park and a pub/hotel less than 200 metres up the road.
Later in the warmth of the bar Cow and Calf Hotel, Tom summed up Rob's efforts: 'he only managed to get it up to the first bit of protection'.
www.srcf.ucam.org /cumc/reports/mich99/cowandcalf.html   (873 words)

  
 Ilkley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The southern skyline is dominated by the millstone grit outcrops known as the Cow and Calf Rocks, which offer a number of rock climbing routes of up to about 15 metres in height.
The town is 700 feet above sea level and lies in a wide valley with the River Wharfe and pastoral farmland to the north, and Ilkley Moor, a bracken and heather moorland with rocky outcrops, to the south.
The alleged sightings of a huge fl dog descending from the moor have mostly occurred near the Cow and Calf rocks.
en.wikipedia.org /?title=Ilkley   (987 words)

  
 Village 2005 and Xmas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
We cross the moor past the 12 apostles stone circle to Dropping Well before skirting the Moor to return to the start point and a well earned drink in the Cow and Calf Hotel.
Turn left after the zebra crossing pass the station on your left and after a short distance fork right after the tourist information office up Cowpasture Road (the Cow and Calf is signposted).
Keep going up the hill and the car park is on the right before the Cow and Calf Hotel.
www.walkz.com /village_2005_and_xmas.htm   (650 words)

  
 Pictures of Cow and Calf Rocks, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England. Cow and Calf Rocks hotels, accommodation, Photographs, ...
Pictures of Cow and Calf Rocks, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England.
Cow and Calf Rocks hotels, accommodation, Photographs, history, maps and attractions
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www.picturesofengland.com /England/West_Yorkshire/Ilkley/Cow_and_Calf_Rocks   (519 words)

  
 Yorksview Ilkley
The distinctive mass of the Cow and Calf Rocks form a striking landmark.
The Cow is a huge gritstone outcrop which conceals an old quarry, the free-standing Calf is a huge boulder.
Apparently the Calf had a 'Daddy' called the Bull rock, but this was broken up and used for building material.
www.stockdill.freeserve.co.uk /ilkley   (917 words)

  
 Weekend Walker
There are number of paths to choose from here, but the definitive path follows the old track on the right by the wall.
At the top of the rise, by the rock outcrops, you will come to the main path running along the edge of the Moor.
From the top of the rocks, go westwards past Hanging Stone quarries, along the side of the valley of Buckstone Beck.
www.weekendwalker.org.uk /Walks/Burley-to-Cow-and-Calf.htm   (429 words)

  
 Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley - Yorkshire - UK Attraction
At an elevation of 420m (1319ft) it is popular with walkers and climbers as it is situated on the edge of the world famous Ilkley Moor.
Legend has it that the giant Rombald split the calf from the cow when he stamped on the rock whilst fleeing from an enemy.
Self-catering accommodation near to Cow and Calf Rocks
www.ukattraction.com /yorkshire/cow-and-calf-rocks.htm   (219 words)

  
 The Megalithic Portal and Megalith Map: Cow and Calf Cup and Ring marks / Rock Art
A small boulder near the Cow and Calf Rocks bearing a cup and double ring.
Cow and Calf rocks at Ilkley, West Yorkshire
There are numerous rocks on Ilkley Moor with Cup & Ring marks, just walk on the footpaths and deviate when you see a rock, many have ancient marks.
www.megalithic.co.uk /article.php?sid=7685   (762 words)

  
 Cow and Calf rocks, Ilkley - Yorkshire Landscape photographs - Fotocraft Images
The Cow and Calf Rocks lie on the edge of Ilkley Moor, above the town of Ilkley.
The photograph shows the cow (on the left) and the calf, which has broken off the main outcrop on the right.
There are extensive views across Lower Wharfedale from the top of the cow.
www.fotocraftimages.co.uk /photo-images/wharfedale/626cowandcalfrocks.htm   (190 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | England | West Yorkshire | Man's fall off rocks 'suspicious'
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after falling to the bottom of a West Yorkshire landmark.
He was discovered just before 0200 GMT on Saturday and firefighters used specialist line rescue equipment to bring him to safety before an ambulance took him to Airedale General Hospital at Keighley.
The Cow and Calf Rocks are so-called because a large rocky outcrop could be said to resemble a cow and a second smaller one a calf.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/low/uk_news/england/west_yorkshire/4657600.stm   (147 words)

  
 St Thomas Scuba Diving
Cow and Calf Rocks - Oodles of swim-throughs, tunnels and undercuts are in 20' to 40' of water.
Thatch, Grass and Congo Cays - Start in the Caribbean sea, dive along the fl volcanic rock tunnels of Thatch at 40' and end up on the other side in the Atlantic at a depth of 15'.
There are mini-walls off Congo and all three cays are good eel, ray and lobster locales.
www.usvi.net /usvi/stthomas/st_thomas_dive.php   (403 words)

  
 Visit Bradford--Bradford City Centre
The southern slopes of the valley form Ilkley Moor, immortalised in Yorkshire's anthem—On Ilkla Moor baht'at.
Prehistoric man lived on the moors and left behind stone circles and hundreds of rock carvings, including the famous Swastika Stone.
There is a permanent orienteering course and opportunities for rock climbing on the Cow and Calf Rocks and in Rocky Valley.
www.visitilkley.com /citycentre.asp   (94 words)

  
 The Craiglands Hotel
Ilkley, a delightful spa town, famous since the mid eighteenth century for its waters and countryside, is easily reached by road, rail and air and is just minutes away from the commercially booming Leeds/Bradford conurbation.
Craiglands is also within easy walking distance of Ilkley Town Centre, the famous Cow and Calf Rocks and many other local landmarks.
Sporting and cultural activities range from walking, rock climbing, golf and all types of outdoor pursuits to the nearby Royal Armouries museum and the National Museum of Film and Photography.
www.craiglands.co.uk /location/location.htm   (95 words)

  
 BRHC Summer Running
Meet at the Cow and Calf rocks car park.
Cow and Calf car park - NOT the pub.
We're going to drop some cars at the Cow and Calf and run from Dick Hudson's over to the C and C, then rive back over to DH.
www.brhc.co.uk /summerruns.php   (1053 words)

  
 Photograph of Ilkley, Cow and Calf Rocks 1921
Photograph of Ilkley, Cow and Calf Rocks 1921
"It is well worth the effort to climb up these rocks: you’re on top of the world, if a little weary and overheated.
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www.francisfrith.com /search/england/yorkshire/ilkley/photos/ilkley_71283.htm   (308 words)

  
 eBay - cow calf, Animals, Decorative Collectibles items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Bison Cow and Calf Night Painting by DC Taylor NR
Sherratt and Simpson -CHAROLAIS COW and CALF - New for 2006
Sherratt and Simpson -SIMMENTAL COW and CALF - New for 2006
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=cow+calf&newu=1&krd=1   (473 words)

  
 Virtual College Latest News
A new Learning and Skills Council initiative (part funded by the European Social Fund) is putting extra impetus behind e-learning - a relatively new way of learning which uses technology to bring learning direct to learners' computer screens - wherever they are.
Rod Knox, Chief Executive of Ilkley-based e-learning specialist, Virtual College, climbed to the top of the Cow & Calf Rocks to prove just how flexible and accessible e-learning can be.
Rod Knox, Chief Executive of Virtual College, climbed to the top of the Cow & Calf Rocks to prove just how flexible and accessible e-learning can be.
www.virtual-college.co.uk /news/news_latest20.asp   (510 words)

  
 Uktravel.com - City Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Carved on a flat rock and symbolizing eternity, this ancient relic can be reached by taking a moorland path above the Heber’s Ghyll, a wooded narrow valley with steep paths.
For a more active pastime, rock climbing is also available at Ilkley.
Rated as one of the top English rock climbing centers with its popular Cow and Calf rocks.
www.uktravel.com /citycontent.asp?id=1903&alph=i&offset=0   (289 words)

  
 Nestled beneath the Cow and Calf rocks || Official Ilkley RUFC - The Official website of Ilkley - Official. News and ...
Nestled beneath the Cow and Calf rocks
Ilkley has one of the most picturesque settings in the country for a rugby ground.
As the photos show the ground nestles under the view of the famous Cow and Calf rocks next to the river Wharfe, Ilkley lies at the gateway to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s333/st59298.htm   (112 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The best scuba-diving site off St. Thomas, especially for novices, has to be Cow and Calf Rocks, off the southeast end (45 min.
General Rogers, the stripped-down hull of a former Coast Guard cutter.
Experienced divers may want to dive at exposed sheer rock pinnacles like Sail Rock and French Cap Pinnacle, which are encrusted with hard and soft corals, and are frequented by lobsters and green and hawksbill turtles.
www.deltavacations.com /Frommers.aspx?RecordId=0097020354&IATA=STT   (487 words)

  
 Chinese Scientists Clone Mad Cow-Resistant Calf
Chinese scientists say they have successfully cloned a calf with genes resistant to mad cow disease.
China's official news agency, Xinhua, reports Wednesday that scientists at the Laiyong Agro-Science Institute in eastern Shangong used transplant technology to introduce genes to the calf, which was cloned from the cells of an adult cow.
Mad cow disease, or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, is a fatal, degenerative disease that attacks the nervous system of adult cattle.
www.voanews.com /english/2006-04-26-voa55.cfm   (224 words)

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