River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park
River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park
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River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park
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11.8km
110m
Hiking
Embark on a moderate 7.3-mile (11.8 km) hike along the picturesque River Wharfe, a journey that typically takes around 3 hours and 7 minutes to complete. This loop from Bolton Abbey guides you through a diverse landscape, featuring wide gravel paths, undulating footpaths, and ancient deciduous woodlands like Strid Wood,…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
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597 m
Bolton Abbey Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
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673 m
Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones
Highlight • Beach
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2.25 km
Cavendish Pavilion
Highlight • River
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7.73 km
The Strid
Highlight • Natural Monument
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11.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.40 km
3.70 km
1.91 km
472 m
279 m
Surfaces
4.84 km
4.02 km
1.77 km
839 m
182 m
108 m
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Trail Reviews
Note: parking is £15 regardless if you want to visit the Abbey or not. But plenty of refreshments along the way and toilets are immaculate. There is also a gift shop and some nice keepsakes in the priory but only accepts cash in the priory. Also wildlife in abundance. Especially birds.