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Bolton Abbey Ruins – Burnsall Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Beamsley

Bolton Abbey Ruins – Burnsall Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

Hard

4.7

(19)

149

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Bolton Abbey Ruins – Burnsall Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

07:10

27.3km

220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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2.49 km

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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2.57 km

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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3.60 km

Friar's Stones

Archaeological Site

7.59 km

Springs Wood

Forest

8.38 km

View of the River in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lot of wildlife around especially young lambs, be careful

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13.7 km

After heavy rain in the Yorkshire Dales, the River Wharfe swells as it rushes through Burnsall Bridge in Lower Wharfedale. The Grade II-listed packhorse bridge dates from the 17th century and was restored in the 19th century.

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15.7 km

River Wharfe Riverside Walk: Onion Lane to Haugh Wood

Highlight (Segment) • River

A beautiful river walk on the banks of the River Wharfe between the curiously named Onion Lane near Appletreewick (not sure if I expect onions and apples to mix) and …

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20.9 km

Riverside path at Strid Wood on the River Wharfe

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place to rest at the top of the hill with beautiful view downstream

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22.1 km

Strid Wood

Forest

23.1 km

Cavendish Pavilion

Highlight • River

You'll find the Pavilion in the heart of The Bolton Abbey Estate. Great for grabbing some refreshments and something to eat then heading to the riverside to enjoy them. Whether …

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24.4 km

Cavendish Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A memorial to Lord Cavendish a 19th century politician who was killed in Ireland.

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27.3 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

9.08 km

6.03 km

1.02 km

601 m

Surfaces

8.99 km

7.05 km

4.71 km

3.94 km

1.85 km

808 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

18°C

10°C

12 %

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Bolton Abbey Ruins – Burnsall Bridge loop from Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey Ruins

Bolton Abbey Stepping Stones

View of the River in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Burnsall Bridge

River Wharfe Riverside Walk: Onion Lane to Haugh Wood

Riverside path at Strid Wood on the River Wharfe

Cavendish Pavilion

Cavendish Memorial

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