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Yorkshire And The Humber
Leeds
Horsforth

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

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Leeds
Horsforth

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

Hard

57

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

04:58

108km

1,130m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 50.8 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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25.4 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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2

29.5 km

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

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Lovely quiet road through the fields

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50.8 km

River Aire

Lake

67.7 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

5

74.3 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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6

79.0 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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7

83.3 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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86.7 km

Sawmill Plantation

Forest

87.8 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

10

91.1 km

View of Wharfedale

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

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94.4 km

River Wharfe

Lake

12

95.0 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.

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13

100 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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108 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.8 km

15.1 km

2.51 km

828 m

389 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.4 km

13.0 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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