Bolton Abbey Ruins – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Bolton Abbey

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Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey Ruins – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Bolton Abbey

Easy

4.7

(25)

352

hikers

Bolton Abbey Ruins – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Bolton Abbey

01:10

4.35km

50m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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597 m

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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673 m

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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1.36 km

The Californian, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kids may benefit from either a change of clothes or waterproof trousers as these are often muddy

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2.24 km

Cavendish Pavilion Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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2.52 km

Cavendish Pavilion

Highlight • Cafe

A popular stop for Cyclists/Hikers, serving lunch snacks and coffee to refuel.

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3.38 km

Cavendish Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A memorial to Lord Cavendish a 19th century politician who was killed in Ireland.

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3.62 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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3.81 km

Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a really impressive piece of architecture, £15 to park at car park, in the summer there are some stepping stones

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4.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

1.24 km

368 m

249 m

Surfaces

1.47 km

1.44 km

924 m

406 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

February 23, 2024,Bolton Abbey Stroll

Easy walk from the Pavilion cafe along the river to the Abbey. A bit muddy in places but still a great little walk Forgot to pause during our visit inside the Priory, which wad Fantasticly timed as the rain started. Beautiful stained Glass and very peaceful.

June 27, 2025,Bolton Abbey Welly Walk, Little Legs

Not pushchair friendly. Only suitable for very confident and experience little walkers, not toddlers. The path is beside an incredibly steep drop for the most part, stretches of river, a fjord and and the welly walk obstacles require some bravery.
A great adventure