Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Pateley Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

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Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Pateley Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Pateley Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

03:10

62.4km

1,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.2 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.32 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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13.3 km

Thruscross Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Huge dam wall. Even more impressive when water pours down its face

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13.5 km

Thruscross Reservoir

Highlight • River

Washburn Reservoir sometimes goes by the name 'West End'. So called due to the name of the village that was flooded to create this water body. When the reservoir is …

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26.1 km

Shepherd Wood

Forest

33.0 km

Dowgill Grange

Nature Reserve

37.2 km

Wilsill Memorial Woodland

Nature Reserve

40.3 km

Pateley Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

A village that's still riding high on the 2014 Tour de France hype, Pateley Bridge is a real treat when you pass through on a bike. A lot of idyllic …

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40.8 km

Greenhow Hill Climb from Pateley Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Top 100 climbs No. 52

On this hill the pain comes in bursts over four distinct stretches of tough climbing, with brief respites in between, Attack each hard section, get …

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56.6 km

Roundabout

Forest

57.7 km

Barden Tower

Highlight • Castle

Built by Henry Clifford in the late 15th century, Barden Tower was one of six hunting lodges used by the Clifford family. Under the instruction of Lady Anne, the tower …

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62.0 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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62.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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