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

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Yorkshire And The Humber

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

Easy

6

hikers

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

00:44

2.78km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

9 m

The Tea Room, Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Cafe

A Very nice Tea Room with tasty food and great staff. Lots of space for bikes there 16 of our group there today. Food was served quickly and very tasty …

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2

309 m

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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3

577 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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4

653 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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5

1.34 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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6

2.53 km

River Wharfe

Highlight • River

The Wharfe drops into the Bolton Abbey estate as a broad, lively river, flowing past the priory ruins and the famous stepping stones. Just upstream lies The Strid, where the …

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B

2.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.84 km

616 m

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

851 m

797 m

560 m

466 m

105 m

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