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Steeton With Eastburn

Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Steeton and Silsden

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Bradford
Steeton With Eastburn

Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Steeton and Silsden

Moderate

5.0

(1)

202

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Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Steeton and Silsden

02:33

50.8km

760m

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: February 28, 2026

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After 17.3 km for 137 m

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Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

Lob Wood

Forest

2

13.0 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 …

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3

17.3 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 …

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4

19.9 km

Barden Moor Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The start of this climb is very steep, with twisting road and gradient of up to 21%. It eases out closer to the top with a stunning view over the valley.

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23.8 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

6

28.3 km

Lovely quiet road through the fields

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7

32.3 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

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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33.0 km

Stawberry Bank Wood

Forest

9

34.3 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

Highlight • Trail

Lovely tea room and if you book in advance you get a discount

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10

37.7 km

Common Holme Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

lovely bit of rolling road out of Ilkley

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11

38.7 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Old Ilkley Bridge is a packhorse bridge over the River Wharfe. It was built in 1675 to replace the ford which took the Roman road across the water. It …

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B

50.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

16.7 km

401 m

273 m

141 m

Surfaces

46.8 km

3.79 km

149 m

100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

17 %

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