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Bolton Priory Ruins – Barden Tower loop from Cononley

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Bolton Priory Ruins – Barden Tower loop from Cononley

Hard

4.0

(2)

48

riders

Bolton Priory Ruins – Barden Tower loop from Cononley

02:46

43.8km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.18 km for 20 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.19 km

Polish Airmen Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

There are two Memorials on this part of the canal. A cross along the tow path which was the crash site of a Wellington bomber where Seven airmen lost their …

Tip by

2

7.62 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Join in the town centre, plenty of parking and cafes

Tip by

3

8.43 km

Skipton Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Castle

The ideal base for any ride into the Dales, Skipton is a 44-minute train journey from Leeds and has plenty going on when you’ve recovered from your day’s riding.

Tip by

11.8 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

5

18.4 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 …

Tip by

6

22.7 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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7

27.2 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

Tip by

8

37.4 km

The Clubhouse Coffee & Cycles

Highlight • Cycleway

Great coffee, good for a nose bag & inside bike storage!.....18 Newmarket St, Skipton BD23 2HR

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B

43.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

12.8 km

2.58 km

176 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.7 km

1.67 km

280 m

108 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Saturday 10 October

12°C

6°C

6 %

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