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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ilkley

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Ilkley

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ilkley

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runners

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ilkley

02:01

18.7km

170m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 14, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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331 m

Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

9:00 till 5:00. Super cakes, chocolates, coffee etc.

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683 m

Ilkley Literature Festival

Highlight • Other

We came to listen to Hannah Ross telling us about her book "Revolutions" Sharing the stories of notable cyclists and groups around the world. More than a century after they …

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1.36 km

Stone Bridge over the River Wharfe (Dales Way)

Highlight • Trail

Easy riverside walk with good pub options if looking for mid walk refreshment

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5.72 km

St Peter’s is a 15th-century rebuild of an earlier Norman church. It retains some original architecture on the tower’s interior, as well as medieval, Tudor, and Victorian features. The church is a Grade I-listed structure.

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6.19 km

Addingham Suspension Bridge

Highlight • River

There is also often a van selling drinks and snacks on the road just before here too if you need a refill

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11.4 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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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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12.1 km

Stawberry Bank Wood

Forest

13.4 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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18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

5.03 km

3.04 km

1.22 km

942 m

825 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

6.39 km

2.48 km

1.91 km

785 m

600 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Ilkley

Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms

Ilkley Literature Festival

Stone Bridge over the River Wharfe (Dales Way)

St Peter's Church, Addingham

Addingham Suspension Bridge

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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