Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Steeton and Silsden

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Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Steeton and Silsden

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Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Steeton and Silsden

02:31

50.8km

760m

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: August 27, 2026

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After 17.3 km for 137 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

Lob Wood

Forest

13.0 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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17.3 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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19.9 km

Barden Moor Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The start of this climb is very steep, with twisting road and gradient of up to 21%. It eases out closer to the top with a stunning view over the valley.

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23.8 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

28.3 km

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

Highlight • Trail

Lovely quiet road through the fields

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32.3 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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33.0 km

Stawberry Bank Wood

Forest

34.3 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

Lovely tea room and if you book in advance you get a discount

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37.7 km

Common Holme Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

lovely bit of rolling road out of Ilkley

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38.7 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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50.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

16.7 km

401 m

273 m

141 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

1.10 km

149 m

100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

16°C

9°C

89 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

September 2, 2021,Ilkley to Barden Moor and back

A ride from Ilkley towards Bolton Abbey and then a loop over Barden moor then back to Ilkley. Generally very quiet roads, great views from up on the moor (could be very unpleasant up there on a windy day) and there’s the option to go via Langbar on the way out and/or back if you want more elevation