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Yorkshire And The Humber

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Kilnsey Crag loop from Crossflatts

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Kilnsey Crag loop from Crossflatts

Hard

118

riders

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Kilnsey Crag loop from Crossflatts

04:13

86.3km

990m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 586 m for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

18.6 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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2

22.9 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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3

24.9 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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4

27.8 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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5

33.3 km

View of Appletreewick

Highlight • River

The road between Barden and Burnsall on the B6160 is pretty gorgeous with typical Yorkshire scenery. The views out towards Appletreewick and the river Wharfe are pretty pleasing to the …

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6

34.8 km

View of Burnsall and Appletreewick

Highlight • Viewpoint

Head to the craven arms for a mid ride pint

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36.0 km

Garrelgum

Forest

36.5 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

46.6 km

lynchets

Archaeological Site

10

48.6 km

Kilnsey Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

On a dry day you will see people climbing the cliff face

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54.4 km

Tarns Plantation

Forest

74.2 km

River Aire

Lake

B

86.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.5 km

10.9 km

4.17 km

384 m

183 m

179 m

100 m

Surfaces

75.1 km

10.9 km

183 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

22°C

14°C

29 %

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