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

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Bradford
Menston

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

Moderate

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

03:31

74.0km

840m

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 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.6 km for 136 m

After 36.5 km for 183 m

After 43.2 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.45 km

River Wharfe

Lake

2

11.4 km

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

17.7 km

Cat Crags Plantation

Forest

19.8 km

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

26.1 km

Friar's Stones

Archaeological Site

6

26.7 km

Cavendish Pavilion Café

Highlight • Cafe

Large selection of drinks/food. Not bad considering the demand they get!

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7

28.0 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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43.2 km

Mill Ghyll

Forest

9

53.0 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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10

55.0 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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11

59.3 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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12

66.9 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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13

70.2 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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B

74.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

14.8 km

2.70 km

438 m

206 m

189 m

Surfaces

67.7 km

6.05 km

167 m

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Thursday 21 May

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14°C

14 %

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