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Barden Aqueduct Bridge – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Ilkley

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Yorkshire And The Humber

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Ilkley

Barden Aqueduct Bridge – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Ilkley

Hard

4.8

(4)

hikers

Barden Aqueduct Bridge – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Ilkley

07:34

28.4km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nidderdale National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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10.1 km

Cavendish Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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

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11.3 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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11.9 km

Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

12.4 km

Strid Wood

Forest

13.6 km

Riverside path at Strid Wood on the River Wharfe

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place to rest at the top of the hill with beautiful view downstream

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14.0 km

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ensure after crossing to look back at the engineering

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17.6 km

Wandsworth Wood

Forest

18.7 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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18.7 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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24.2 km

Addingham Suspension Bridge

Highlight • River

There is also often a van selling drinks and snacks on the road just before here too if you need a refill

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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

5.23 km

4.54 km

3.54 km

2.97 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.77 km

5.50 km

5.26 km

4.94 km

3.16 km

2.78 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

14°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Barden Aqueduct Bridge – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Ilkley

Cavendish Memorial

Cavendish Pavilion

Stone Arch Bridge

Riverside path at Strid Wood on the River Wharfe

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones

Bolton Abbey Ruins

Addingham Suspension Bridge

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