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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Horsforth

Yorkshire And The Humber

Leeds

Horsforth

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Horsforth

Moderate

4.8

(21)

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Horsforth

03:05

66.5km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: July 1, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.71 km

Pool Bank New Road Hill Climb

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Busier and not as steep as Old Pool Bank but goes higher !

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14.8 km

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.

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15.4 km

River Wharfe

Lake

18.7 km

View of Wharfedale

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Great stop to catch your breath before the awesome descent to Ilkley

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22.0 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

23.2 km

Sawmill Plantation

Forest

32.8 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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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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35.6 km

Bolton Priory Ruins

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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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36.9 km

Cavendish Pavilion Café

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Large selection of drinks/food. Not bad considering the demand they get!

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42.8 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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Lovely tea room and if you book in advance you get a discount

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47.2 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

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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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66.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

17.4 km

3.56 km

914 m

295 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.7 km

13.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Horsforth

Pool Bank New Road Hill Climb

Otley Town Centre

View of Wharfedale

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Bolton Priory Ruins

Cavendish Pavilion Café

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Old Ilkley Bridge

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