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Yorkshire And The Humber
Bradford
Ilkley

Bolton Abbey Ruins – The Strid loop from Ilkley

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Bradford
Ilkley

Bolton Abbey Ruins – The Strid loop from Ilkley

Hard

5.0

(3)

65

hikers

Bolton Abbey Ruins – The Strid loop from Ilkley

07:37

28.6km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

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9.70 km

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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2

9.78 km

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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10.9 km

Wandsworth Wood

Forest

4

13.4 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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5

14.5 km

Barden Aqueduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ensure after crossing to look back at the engineering

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6

14.9 km

Riverside path at Strid Wood on the River Wharfe

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place to rest at the top of the hill with beautiful view downstream

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16.1 km

Strid Wood

Forest

8

17.2 km

Cavendish Pavilion

Highlight • River

You'll find the Pavilion in the heart of The Bolton Abbey Estate. Great for grabbing some refreshments and something to eat then heading to the riverside to enjoy them. Whether …

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9

18.5 km

Cavendish Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A memorial to Lord Cavendish a 19th century politician who was killed in Ireland.

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10

24.3 km

Addingham Suspension Bridge

Highlight • River

There is also often a van selling drinks and snacks on the road just before here too if you need a refill

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28.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

5.32 km

4.44 km

3.53 km

2.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

5.70 km

5.35 km

4.99 km

3.62 km

2.67 km

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

9°C

4°C

83 %

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