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Ilkley

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Ben Rhydding

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Ilkley

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Ben Rhydding

Moderate

4.7

(7)

496

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Ben Rhydding

02:15

45.5km

550m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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After 16.3 km for 137 m

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Start point

Train Station

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9.24 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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12.0 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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16.4 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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17.0 km

Stony Bank Wood

Forest

17.7 km

View of Appletreewick

Highlight • River

The road between Barden and Burnsall on the B6160 is pretty gorgeous with typical Yorkshire scenery. The views out towards Appletreewick and the river Wharfe are pretty pleasing to the …

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19.2 km

View of Burnsall and Appletreewick

Highlight • Viewpoint

Head to the craven arms for a mid ride pint

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20.4 km

Garrelgum

Forest

20.9 km

Viewpoint

22.6 km

Burnsall Village

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful village. Pub and café. Great coffee and sandwiches.

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38.3 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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42.6 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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45.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.6 km

1.15 km

301 m

234 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

10.5 km

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

13°C

6°C

65 %

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Ben Rhydding

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Bolton Priory Ruins

Barden Tower

View of Appletreewick

View of Burnsall and Appletreewick

Burnsall Village

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Old Ilkley Bridge

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