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

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

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

05:21

114km

1,450m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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25.3 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

29.5 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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37.1 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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41.4 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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43.4 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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46.2 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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51.8 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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53.3 km

View of Burnsall and Appletreewick

Highlight • Viewpoint

Head to the craven arms for a mid ride pint

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54.4 km

Garrelgum

Forest

55.0 km

Viewpoint

55.6 km

Beach

61.0 km

old mine workings

Archaeological Site

83.0 km

Fewston Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Fewston Reservoir was built in the 1870s around the same time as Swinsty Reservoir, which is right next door.

It is a popular place for walking, fishing and cycling. The …

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114 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

111 km

2.82 km

581 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

110 km