Bolton Castle – Sweet William Shooting Hut loop from Preston-under-Scar

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Bolton Castle – Sweet William Shooting Hut loop from Preston-under-Scar

Moderate

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Bolton Castle – Sweet William Shooting Hut loop from Preston-under-Scar

02:41

29.0km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 8.15 km for 14 m

After 15.3 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

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892 m

Bolton Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

8.15 km

View of Castle Bolton

Highlight • Historical Site

Good views of Castle Bolton from here.

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8.77 km

Bolton Castle

Highlight • Castle

Fun fact: It's where James proposed to Hellen on All Creatures Great And Small. Even if you don't want to propose enjoy the castle, the gardens and the falconeer show.

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10.2 km

Intake Plantation

Forest

15.3 km

Sweet William Shooting Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An excellent viewpoint from Sweet William shooting hut

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15.3 km

Shooting Cabin Viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A long slog to the top. Be careful of the loose gravel. However, push hard the view from the cabin is incredible and worth every push.

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21.6 km

Feels very remote here, but you're not really far away from civilisation. Pick your route. North up a stiff climb to Greets Moss. West on Apedale Road on exquisite gravel. South towards Castle Bolton with a great gravel option leading to the Sweet William Hut & Carperby.

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