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Ilkley

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ben Rhydding

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Ilkley

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ben Rhydding

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ben Rhydding

01:09

20.6km

310m

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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Nidderdale National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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1.30 km

Langbar Climb (Easier Route)

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The easier option of this popular local climb up to 'Langbar'. Certainly not as steep as approaching from the end closer to Bolton Abbey, there are a couple of punchy sections, but on the whole, the rise is steady. Starting at Carter's Lane and passing through Middleton before eventually reaching the right turn onto Hardings Lane. The views are stunning across the valley once you reach the straight section of this lane towards the village of Langbar, with Ilkley and Addingham in the bottom of the valley and The Cow and Calf visible on the opposite facing side.

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9.18 km

View Southwest from Langbar

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9.65 km

Langshaw Bank Climb

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It’s a local lung buster ..steepest from the west, best views when you tackle it from the east. Brilliant either way.

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10.8 km

Langbar Hill Climb

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

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11.4 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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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 Wray at the half way point. The back roads around Wray and Soth Craven district are significantly much quieter than The Dales and undulating in comparison. I managed this at just under 15mph av.

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13.4 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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

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16.8 km

Common Holme Lane

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lovely bit of rolling road out of Ilkley

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17.7 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

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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 is especially beautiful on a sunny day with the light reflecting off the water onto the bridge.

On the southern side of the bridge you will find the start of the Dales Way. An 80mile hike all the way to Lake Windemere in Cumbria.

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20.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

232 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

9.80 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ben Rhydding

Langbar Climb (Easier Route)

View Southwest from Langbar

Langshaw Bank Climb

Langbar Hill Climb

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Common Holme Lane

Old Ilkley Bridge

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