Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Hiking trails & Routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones – Valley of Desolation loop from Bolton Abbey

Hiking trails & Routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones – Valley of Desolation loop from Bolton Abbey

Easy

4.5

(10)

107

hikers

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones – Valley of Desolation loop from Bolton Abbey

01:57

7.09km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Get Directions

1

765 m

Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a really impressive piece of architecture, £15 to park at car park, in the summer there are some stepping stones

Tip by

2

1.39 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 …

Tip by

3

2.07 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

Tip by

4

3.82 km

Valley of Desolation

Highlight • Forest

In the wilderness. a nice path through the countryside. Can go to the waterfall or try a challenging hike up the hill.

Tip by

5

4.31 km

Posforth Gill Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

A stunning waterfall near Bolton Abbey in the Valley of Desolation. There are a number of waterfalls here, but this one is likely the most impressive. It is extremely picturesque, …

Tip by

6

5.66 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 …

Tip by

7

5.80 km

Cavendish Pavilion Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

8

6.08 km

Cavendish Pavilion

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

B

7.09 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

1.44 km

953 m

905 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

2.36 km

1.17 km

887 m

106 m

< 100 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Tuesday 1 September

18°C

12°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

4.8

3,605

Malham Cove and Gordale Scar loop from Malham — Yorkshire Dales National Park

02:19h

7.81km

210m

4.8

1,261

Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn Circular

03:17h

11.1km

200m

4.8

1,439

River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

03:07h

11.8km

110m

4.9

990

Simon's Seat and The River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

05:21h

18.4km

490m

4.7

623

The Cow & Calf & 12 Apostles Stone Circle loop of Ilkley Moor

02:46h

9.56km

250m

4.7

737

The Bronte Way loop from Haworth

03:24h

12.2km

230m

4.7

828

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs Trail

02:51h

10.9km

80m

4.8

590

Brimham Rocks & Glasshouses village loop from Pateley Bridge

03:46h

13.5km

260m

4.6

504

Pendle Hill Circular Walk

02:42h

8.58km

340m

4.8

645

High Shaws Laithe and Valve Tower loop from Grimwith Reservoir Car Park — Yorkshire Dales National Park

01:50h

6.97km

60m

4.9

399

Hebden and Lythe Plantation loop from Grassington — Yorkshire Dales National Park

02:05h

7.80km

90m

4.7

256

Otley Chevin loop from Suprise View

02:17h

8.24km

140m