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

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Beamsley

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

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

02:21

8.82km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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273 m

Kex Gill Climb

Highlight • Trail

Quite a busy main road but a satisfying climb providing access to the reservoirs and hills of the Washburn Valley. Featured in 2019 Yorkshire UCI Races.

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931 m

Bolton Bridge

Highlight • Monument

This beautiful arched bridge over the River Wharfe dates from the 18th century and is Grade-II listed. The bridge is also on the southern boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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1.82 km

Lob Wood

Forest

2.39 km

Farfield Quaker Meeting House

Highlight • Historical Site

Guest book inside

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4.63 km

Hamiltons – Austrian-Themed Mountain Hut & Gondola Cabins

Highlight • Restaurant

Austrian themed mountain hut restaurant/cafe/bar. Complete with two cable cars you can sit in.

Sadly only Austrian themed from the outside, but otherwise a great place to stop for a …

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5.08 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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6.02 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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6.31 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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A really quiet beautiful ride

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7.37 km

Stawberry Bank Wood

Forest

8.02 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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8.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.00 km

3.19 km

621 m

582 m

402 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

2.51 km

2.06 km

691 m

621 m

161 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

9°C

73 %

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

Kex Gill Climb

Bolton Bridge

Farfield Quaker Meeting House

Hamiltons – Austrian-Themed Mountain Hut & Gondola Cabins

Addingham Suspension Bridge

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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