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Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Wharfedale

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Wharfedale

Moderate

4.3

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559

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Wharfedale

02:12

48.9km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Nidderdale National Landscape

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5.78 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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Excellent route if you're looking for a 100 miler that doesn't have too many hard ascents but plenty of lumpy scenic and quiet back roads. Also an excellent cafe in …

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2

6.34 km

Langbar Hill Climb

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A challenging climb to Langbar village. Great views are the reward.

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3

8.80 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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4

12.2 km

Common Holme Lane

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lovely bit of rolling road out of Ilkley

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5

13.1 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

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The Old Ilkley Bridge is a packhorse bridge over the River Wharfe. It was built in 1675 to replace the ford which took the Roman road across the water. It …

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16.5 km

Sawmill Plantation

Forest

17.6 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

8

20.9 km

View of Wharfedale

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Great stop to catch your breath before the awesome descent to Ilkley

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9

24.2 km

Otley Town Centre

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Otley isn't just a really characteristic town, it's also mad about cycling, not least because it is the home of Lizzie Armitstead, Olympic road race silver medallist at London 2012. Loads of cafes and a whole lot of charm.

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10

45.9 km

Bolton Priory Ruins

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A really popular place to visit right on the river with huge estate grounds around the 12th century monastery ruins for beautiful walks and family days out.

From Skipton there's …

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48.9 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.9 km

9.48 km

458 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

4.77 km

111 m

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