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Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey Ruins – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey Ruins – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

Hard

runners

Bolton Abbey Ruins – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

03:00

23.9km

680m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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9 m

The Tea Room, Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Cafe

A Very nice Tea Room with tasty food and great staff. Lots of space for bikes there 16 of our group there today. Food was served quickly and very tasty …

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497 m

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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785 m

Bolton Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Bolton Abbey is situated in a peaceful location on the banks of the River Wharfe. It dates to the 12th century and is a former Augustinian monastery. The monastery closed …

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861 m

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones

Highlight • Beach

The iconic stepping stones across the River Wharfe to Bolton Abbey were once used as a crossing for lay workers coming to the priory. The 60 stones make for a …

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1.96 km

Wandsworth Wood

Forest

6.92 km

Laund Pasture Plantation

Forest

12.2 km

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ensure after crossing to look back at the engineering

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13.1 km

The Strid

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Strid is a natural wonder, where the river suddenly narrows forcing the water through at great pressure. It was formed by the wearing away of softer rock by the …

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13.1 km

The Strid on the River Wharfe

Highlight • Gorge

The Strid is a natural narrowing of the river where the wider channel is forced through a narrow restriction vastly increasing its flow rate and power. It's a dangerous section, …

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15.0 km

Cavendish Pavilion Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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15.3 km

Beach

23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

4.82 km

2.28 km

621 m

504 m

405 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

4.01 km

3.97 km

2.25 km

1.99 km

495 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

9°C

4°C

82 %

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Bolton Abbey Ruins – Barden Aqueduct Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

The Tea Room, Bolton Abbey

Bolton Priory Ruins

Bolton Abbey Ruins

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

The Strid

The Strid on the River Wharfe

Cavendish Pavilion Café

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