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

Hard

23

riders

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

03:07

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: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.4 km for 136 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.99 km

Nought Bank Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

You will need a big cog on the back

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2

15.9 km

Fewston Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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

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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6

34.2 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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7

36.2 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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39.1 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 …

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9

40.3 km

Cavendish Pavilion Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

56.2 km

2.97 km

1.23 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.3 km

3.23 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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