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Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Bolton Abbey

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Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Bolton Abbey

Hard

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Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Bolton Abbey

04:03

35.2km

670m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 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

Bus stop

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2.96 km

Major Wood

Forest

3.40 km

Deerstones Plantation

Forest

5.48 km

Beamsley Beacon Cairn and Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful view - of Pendle Hill (Lancashire), Lord's Seat, Earl's Seat and Simon's Seat - is from here. Additionally, look at the cairn here: it is thought to date …

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5.51 km

Beamsley Beacon Memorial and Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.8 km

Lippersley Pike summit cairn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lippersley Pike is at 330m. What makes this summit stand out is the rather substantial cairn here. Beautiful views of Denton Moor, Blubberhouses Moor and Askwith Moor - and beyond.

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17.7 km

Tarn Hill Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

Great spot for any pitdoor activity, incorporate the resevoirs while your here, good parking available.

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18.7 km

Fewston Reservoir

Lake

21.3 km

River Washburn

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

23.8 km

Thruscross Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Huge dam wall. Even more impressive when water pours down its face

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34.8 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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34.9 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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35.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

6.75 km

6.51 km

4.05 km

1.46 km

1.01 km

708 m

554 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

7.02 km

5.37 km

4.92 km

2.36 km

958 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

18°C

9°C

34 %

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Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Bolton Abbey

Beamsley Beacon Cairn and Viewpoint

Beamsley Beacon Memorial and Trig Point

Lippersley Pike summit cairn

Tarn Hill Forest Path

River Washburn

Thruscross Dam

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones

Bolton Abbey Ruins

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