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Bolton Abbey Ruins – Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones loop from Bolton Abbey

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Beamsley

Bolton Abbey Ruins – Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones loop from Bolton Abbey

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Bolton Abbey Ruins – Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones loop from Bolton Abbey

01:32

5.78km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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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771 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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2.14 km

Bolton Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Bolton Abbey is situated in a peaceful location on the banks of the River Wharfe. It dates to the 12th century and is a former Augustinian monastery. The monastery closed …

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2.21 km

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones

Highlight • Beach

The iconic stepping stones across the River Wharfe to Bolton Abbey were once used as a crossing for lay workers coming to the priory. The 60 stones make for a …

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5.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

2.09 km

515 m

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.10 km

1.16 km

1.03 km

978 m

447 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Bolton Abbey Ruins – Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones loop from Bolton Abbey

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Bolton Bridge

Bolton Abbey Ruins

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones

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