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Yorkshire And The Humber

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

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Yorkshire And The Humber

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

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4.7

(10)

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

03:01

66.0km

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: March 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 51.0 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.8 km

Otley Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2

14.1 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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17.4 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

18.5 km

Sawmill Plantation

Forest

5

28.2 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

31.0 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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7

35.7 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

40.1 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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51.0 km

River Wharfe

Lake

10

56.1 km

Old Pool Bank Climb

Highlight • Climb

It’s not an easy climb but the views make it worthwhile when reaching the top.

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11

58.2 km

Creskeld Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Really good quiet alternative climb to east/west chevin or York gate

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B

66.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.8 km

11.0 km

1.88 km

368 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.5 km

11.4 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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