Langshaw Bank Climb – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ilkley

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Langshaw Bank Climb – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ilkley

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Langshaw Bank Climb – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ilkley

01:21

19.4km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.3 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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134 m

Alpkit Ilkley Outdoor Gear Store

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Think of us as your West Yorkshire base camp, a really well-equipped gear store with the entire Alpkit product range inside.

We've got wetsuits to try on, bikepacking luggage to …

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10.3 km

Langshaw Bank Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

It’s a local lung buster ..steepest from the west, best views when you tackle it from the east. Brilliant either way.

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13.6 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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A really quiet beautiful ride

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13.9 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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Lovely tea room and if you book in advance you get a discount

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18.3 km

The Old Bridge

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18.3 km

Stone Bridge over the River Wharfe (Dales Way)

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Easy riverside walk with good pub options if looking for mid walk refreshment

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19.1 km

Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms

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9:00 till 5:00. Super cakes, chocolates, coffee etc.

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19.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

336 m

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

5.29 km

110 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Langshaw Bank Climb – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ilkley

Alpkit Ilkley Outdoor Gear Store

Langshaw Bank Climb

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

The Old Bridge

Stone Bridge over the River Wharfe (Dales Way)

Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms

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