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

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

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

05:24

105km

1,390m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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After 47.0 km for 371 m

After 95.2 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.4 km

East Morton to Silsden Road

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Nice climb out of East Morton. Can be used as rat run at rush hour. Careful with decent into Silsden.

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47.2 km

Chevin Forest Park

Nature Reserve

49.7 km

River Wharfe

Lake

50.3 km

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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53.6 km

View of Wharfedale

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

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61.3 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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64.9 km

Park Wood

Forest

66.2 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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68.2 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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71.0 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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73.2 km

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

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Lovely quiet road through the fields

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77.6 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

95.2 km

Anne's Wood

Forest

105 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.7 km

10.8 km

5.88 km

5.41 km

903 m

489 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.5 km

25.8 km

444 m

256 m

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

18°C

12°C

28 %

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

East Morton to Silsden Road

Otley Town Centre

View of Wharfedale

Old Ilkley Bridge

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Bolton Priory Ruins

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

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