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Otley Town Centre – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Skipton

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Otley Town Centre – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Skipton

Hard

5.0

(1)

55

riders

Otley Town Centre – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Skipton

04:04

63.1km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.5 km for 80 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

13.2 km

Turner Lane and Addingham Moor Side Junction

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great reward for a killer climb

Tip by

2

18.8 km

The Old Bridge

Highlight • Other

3

19.8 km

Alpkit Ilkley Outdoor Gear Store

Highlight • Structure

Think of us as your West Yorkshire base camp, a really well-equipped gear store with the entire Alpkit product range inside.

We've got wetsuits to try on, bikepacking luggage to …

Tip by

23.4 km

Sawmill Plantation

Forest

24.6 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

31.2 km

River Wharfe

Lake

7

31.5 km

Tittybottle Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tittybottle park, formerly Manor Parade Gardens, is the smallest park in Otley. A slim stretch of greenery alongside the river Wharfe, with plenty seating to watch the ducks and boats go by, ideally with some fish and chips.

Tip by

8

31.9 km

Otley Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Otley isn't just a really characteristic town, it's also mad about cycling, not least because it is the home of Lizzie Armitstead, Olympic road race silver medallist at London 2012. Loads of cafes and a whole lot of charm.

Tip by

9

42.5 km

Langbar Road (Bolton Abbey to Ilkley)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

If you're not familiar with this back road I'd strongly recommend it! A narrow single lane from Bolton Abbey through to Ilkley, beautiful scenery and great winding roads all the way down.

Tip by

10

52.1 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 …

Tip by

11

52.3 km

Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a really impressive piece of architecture, £15 to park at car park, in the summer there are some stepping stones

Tip by

58.7 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

B

63.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.1 km

6.22 km

4.29 km

1.37 km

670 m

483 m

Surfaces

52.1 km

9.54 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 23 October

13°C

5°C

98 %

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