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Yorkshire And The Humber

Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Kirkstall Forge

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Kirkstall Forge

Hard

4.5

(4)

578

riders

Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Kirkstall Forge

04:55

103km

1,190m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.06 km for 254 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.18 km

Little Hawksworth Wood

Forest

35.9 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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55.5 km

lynchets

Archaeological Site

59.4 km

Viewpoint

60.0 km

Garrelgum

Forest

61.1 km

View of Burnsall and Appletreewick

Highlight • Viewpoint

Head to the craven arms for a mid ride pint

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62.6 km

View of Appletreewick

Highlight • River

The road between Barden and Burnsall on the B6160 is pretty gorgeous with typical Yorkshire scenery. The views out towards Appletreewick and the river Wharfe are pretty pleasing to the …

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70.9 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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72.9 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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77.2 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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84.9 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great stop to catch your breath before the awesome descent to Ilkley

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88.1 km

River Wharfe

Lake

88.8 km

Otley isn't just a really characteristic town, it's also mad about cycling, not least because it is the home of Lizzie Armitstead, Olympic road race silver medallist at London 2012. Loads of cafes and a whole lot of charm.

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103 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.8 km

21.3 km

4.54 km

575 m

411 m

270 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

88.8 km

13.4 km

703 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

28°C

16°C

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Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Kirkstall Forge

Bolton Priory Ruins

View of Burnsall and Appletreewick

View of Appletreewick

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Old Ilkley Bridge

View of Wharfedale

Otley Town Centre

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