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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Pateley Bridge

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Harrogate
High And Low Bishopside

Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Pateley Bridge

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Back Road to Bolton Abbey – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Pateley Bridge

03:14

61.5km

980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.3 km for 136 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.99 km

Nought Bank Road Climb

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You will need a big cog on the back

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2

15.9 km

Fewston Reservoir

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Fewston Reservoir was built in the 1870s around the same time as Swinsty Reservoir, which is right next door.

It is a popular place for walking, fishing and cycling. The …

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3

20.6 km

25.5 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

5

29.9 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

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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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6

34.2 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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36.2 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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39.1 km

Bolton Priory Ruins

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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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9

40.3 km

Cavendish Pavilion Café

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Large selection of drinks/food. Not bad considering the demand they get!

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41.1 km

Wandsworth Wood

Forest

B

61.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.0 km

2.80 km

1.61 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.5 km

5.62 km

455 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

67 %

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