Kilnsey Crag – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Wharfedale

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Kilnsey Crag – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Wharfedale

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Kilnsey Crag – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Wharfedale

02:43

59.6km

670m

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 2, 2026

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After 15.7 km for 137 m

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342 m

Kilnsey Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

On a dry day you will see people climbing the cliff face

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11.2 km

Viewpoint

11.7 km

Garrelgum

Forest

12.9 km

View of Burnsall and Appletreewick

Highlight • Viewpoint

Head to the craven arms for a mid ride pint

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14.4 km

The road between Barden and Burnsall on the B6160 is pretty gorgeous with typical Yorkshire scenery. The views out towards Appletreewick and the river Wharfe are pretty pleasing to the eye and are just a reminder as to how beautiful Yorkshire is. No wonder this county has produced so many noted cyclists at world level.

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15.7 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 was renovated in the 1650s, but fell into disuse by the 1800s. It is an important waymarker on the Lady Anne's Way long-distance trail between Skipton and Penrith.

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20.1 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 a beautiful, quiet backroad route to come here through Halton East.

If you do pay to drive in, there's a fantastic kids/family cycle zone next to one of the car parks. It has little signposts and it's a wonderfully safe place for really little kids to get to grips with riding a bike. You can bring your own picnic too, so all in all it's a great day out.

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22.2 km

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

Highlight • Trail

Lovely quiet road through the fields

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45.1 km

View of Rough Haw and Sharp Haw from Quiet Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a quiet lane in the southern Yorkshire Dales between Flasby and Hetton. It gives you an opportunity to enjoy some great views to the south east without having to climb all the way up into the hills.

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