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Wharfedale Views – Back road to Bolton Abbey. Loop from Kirkstall Forge

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Wharfedale Views – Back road to Bolton Abbey. Loop from Kirkstall Forge

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July 13, 2022

Wharfedale Views – Back road to Bolton Abbey. Loop from Kirkstall Forge

Moderate

03:25

70.9km

20.7km/h

670m

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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.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 60.6 km for 353 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.9 km

Old Pool Bank Climb

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It’s not an easy climb but the views make it worthwhile when reaching the top.

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19.2 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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22.5 km

View of Wharfedale

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

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30.1 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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34.4 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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36.4 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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70.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

26.6 km

10.6 km

969 m

494 m

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.2 km

14.5 km

981 m

214 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wharfedale Views – Back road to Bolton Abbey. Loop from Kirkstall Forge

Old Pool Bank Climb

Otley Town Centre

View of Wharfedale

Old Ilkley Bridge

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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