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Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey Ruins – Simon's Seat loop from Bolton Abbey

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Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey Ruins – Simon's Seat loop from Bolton Abbey

Moderate

4.8

(10)

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Bolton Abbey Ruins – Simon's Seat loop from Bolton Abbey

04:23

15.0km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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597 m

Bolton Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Bolton Abbey is situated in a peaceful location on the banks of the River Wharfe. It dates to the 12th century and is a former Augustinian monastery. The monastery closed …

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673 m

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones

Highlight • Beach

The iconic stepping stones across the River Wharfe to Bolton Abbey were once used as a crossing for lay workers coming to the priory. The 60 stones make for a …

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1.77 km

Wandsworth Wood

Forest

2.39 km

Cavendish Pavilion

Highlight • River

You'll find the Pavilion in the heart of The Bolton Abbey Estate. Great for grabbing some refreshments and something to eat then heading to the riverside to enjoy them. Whether …

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3.25 km

Valley of Desolation

Highlight • Forest

In the wilderness. a nice path through the countryside. Can go to the waterfall or try a challenging hike up the hill.

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7.56 km

Simon's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Dogs are not permitted on this route.

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12.9 km

Cavendish Pavilion Café

Highlight • Cafe

Large selection of drinks/food. Not bad considering the demand they get!

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12.9 km

Coffee and Scones at Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

14.4 km

Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a really impressive piece of architecture, £15 to park at car park, in the summer there are some stepping stones

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.03 km

918 m

480 m

Surfaces

4.87 km

4.06 km

2.22 km

2.21 km

1.38 km

175 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

14°C

73 %

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Bolton Abbey Ruins – Simon's Seat loop from Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey Ruins

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones

Cavendish Pavilion

Valley of Desolation

Simon's Seat

Cavendish Pavilion Café

Coffee and Scones at Park Café

Bolton Abbey

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