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Bolton Abbey

Bolton Priory Ruins – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Bolton Abbey

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Bolton Abbey

Bolton Priory Ruins – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Bolton Abbey

Easy

4.4

(10)

137

hikers

Bolton Priory Ruins – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Bolton Abbey

00:59

3.68km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Parking

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179 m

Cavendish Pavilion

Highlight • Cafe

A popular stop for Cyclists/Hikers, serving lunch snacks and coffee to refuel.

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1.04 km

Cavendish Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A memorial to Lord Cavendish a 19th century politician who was killed in Ireland.

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1.28 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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1.57 km

Bolton Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Bolton Abbey is situated in a peaceful location on the banks of the River Wharfe. It dates to the 12th century and is a former Augustinian monastery. The monastery closed …

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1.64 km

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones

Highlight • Beach

The iconic stepping stones across the River Wharfe to Bolton Abbey were once used as a crossing for lay workers coming to the priory. The 60 stones make for a …

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2.53 km

The Californian, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kids may benefit from either a change of clothes or waterproof trousers as these are often muddy

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3.40 km

Cavendish Pavilion

Highlight • River

You'll find the Pavilion in the heart of The Bolton Abbey Estate. Great for grabbing some refreshments and something to eat then heading to the riverside to enjoy them. Whether …

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3.53 km

Cavendish Pavilion Café

Highlight • Cafe

Large selection of drinks/food. Not bad considering the demand they get!

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3.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.05 km

760 m

756 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.20 km

814 m

806 m

776 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

2°C

22 %

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Bolton Priory Ruins – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Bolton Abbey

Cavendish Pavilion

Cavendish Memorial

Bolton Priory Ruins

Bolton Abbey Ruins

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones

The Californian, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Cavendish Pavilion

Cavendish Pavilion Café

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