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Baildon

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

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Bradford
Baildon

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

Moderate

226

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

02:56

64.5km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.52 km for 102 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.70 km

Ferniehurst Dell

Forest

21.6 km

River Aire

Lake

3

36.7 km

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

Highlight • Trail

Lovely quiet road through the fields

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4

38.9 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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5

41.6 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

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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6

42.1 km

Langbar Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

A challenging climb to Langbar village. Great views are the reward.

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7

44.6 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

Lovely tea room and if you book in advance you get a discount

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8

48.0 km

Common Holme Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

lovely bit of rolling road out of Ilkley

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9

48.9 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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52.9 km

Rowley Wood

Forest

11

63.3 km

Hollins Hill Climb

Highlight • Trail

Big-boy climb but worth it. It doesn't stop so be prepared for a slog

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B

64.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.0 km

18.8 km

10.4 km

1.78 km

457 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.8 km

6.36 km

199 m

162 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Friday 17 July

19°C

10°C

35 %

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