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Glusburn And Cross Hills

Barden Moor Descent – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Crosshills

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Glusburn And Cross Hills

Barden Moor Descent – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Crosshills

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Barden Moor Descent – Bolton Abbey Ruins loop from Crosshills

03:41

45.5km

650m

Hard gravel ride. 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: November 13, 2025

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 km

River Aire

Lake

2

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Farnhill Wood

Forest

3

10.2 km

Daffodil Path Near Skipton

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4

11.6 km

Bog Wood

Forest

5

16.3 km

Gravel Trail in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

To be fair if you can thread this needle on your first try in one hit....you must be a sewing legend 🥵🐷

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20.4 km

Barden Moor Track

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Fun to fly down this as not particularly technical. Can get driffty under loose rocks. Good in all weathers

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7

20.6 km

Barden Moor Descent

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Dual track loose rock seriously fast - so fun

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8

24.2 km

Barden Road Climb

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Barden Road winds through moody moorlands as it climbs to 984 feet (300 metres). The view over distant hills, rocky outcrops and layered fields is simply stunning. Look out for …

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9

25.7 km

Middle Hare Head

Peak

10

27.7 km

Bolton Abbey Woods Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Fast flowy and great way to finish a ride

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11

29.0 km

Bolton Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Bolton Abbey is a ruined 12th-century abbey that was closed in 1539 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII. The abbey is owned by the Cavendish family who …

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29.0 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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45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

14.2 km

5.73 km

1.90 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

17.6 km

10.1 km

8.65 km

7.17 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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