Thorp Arch Bridge – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Boston Spa

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Thorp Arch Bridge – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Boston Spa

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Thorp Arch Bridge – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Boston Spa

01:23

22.9km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.4 km for 232 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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287 m

Thorp Arch Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This historic bridge dates back to 1770 and links the West Yorkshire village of Boston Spa with Thorpe Arch.

It's a particularly pretty stone bridge that creates a lovely scene …

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530 m

The Green, Thorp Arch

Highlight • Settlement

716 m

The Paxton

Highlight • Pub

This is The Pax not Paxton fyi.
Great food and ale.

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2.15 km

Bridge 14 – Church Fenton to Harrogate Line

Highlight • Structure

Beware of the tree roots that have lifted the path along the route

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3.12 km

Wetherby Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beware of dog walkers with uncontrolled dogs.

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11.2 km

Spofforth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Spofforth held paramount significance as the primary residence of the Percy family, a pivotal and commanding lineage in the northern realms of England, until the concluding era of the 14th …

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14.1 km

Harland Way (Wetherby Railway Path)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be ridden on a road bike with care taken

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17.9 km

View of Wetherby Racecourse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The northern bank of the River Wharfe holds a rich history of horse racing. The present-day Racecourse is situated upon land that once belonged to the Montagu family of Ingmanthorpe …

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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