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

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Gargrave

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

Moderate

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

03:11

61.3km

880m

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: August 13, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.6 km

Stakehill Plantation

Forest

21.1 km

Pentley Hill Viewpoint

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High up here at Pentley Hill, there are fantastic views to the west and north west across Silsden Moor and Skipton Moor, plus north to Langbar Moor. It's an ideal …

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23.1 km

Spring Gill Wood

Forest

27.0 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 …

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38.1 km

View Southwest from Langbar

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39.8 km

Langbar Hill Climb

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

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40.4 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 …

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43.2 km

Bolton Priory Ruins

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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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