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Skipton

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

Yorkshire And The Humber

Skipton

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

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

03:33

66.7km

1,110m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.36 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

12.0 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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22.7 km

Sawmill Plantation

Forest

23.8 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

25.5 km

Askwith Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Make sure your brakes work!

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35.3 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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48.1 km

View Southwest from Langbar

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49.7 km

Langbar Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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53.1 km

Bolton Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

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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59.2 km

Barden Moor Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The start of this climb is very steep, with twisting road and gradient of up to 21%. It eases out closer to the top with a stunning view over the valley.

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66.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.7 km

7.17 km

666 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.5 km

14.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

29°C

17°C

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

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Askwith Descent

View of Wharfedale

View Southwest from Langbar

Langbar Hill Climb

Bolton Priory Ruins

Barden Moor Climb

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