Cycling around Bolton Abbey and Yorkshire Dales

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51.9 mi
3,238 ft
03h20
Hard

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Last verified: 23 October 2024

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Bolton Abbey is a very interesting abbey ruin, which is definitely worth a visit. Can you cross the river without using the bridge? This racing bike route starts at the abbey and takes you through its beautiful surroundings. A part goes through the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy the peace and nature!

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Difficulty level: Hard (80/100)

Length: 51.9 mi

Duration: 03h20


Total ascent: 3,238 ft

Maximal slope: 10.4 %

Average slope: 0 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 3,238 ft

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 51.8 mi (100 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

Bike paths: 2.97 mi (6 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 2.83 mi (5 %)

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Water rich area

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        Closest address to start and end: B6160, Craven, United Kingdom

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        Halton East
        Embsay railway station
        Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
        Stoneacre Loop
        Skipton Rural District
        Holy Trinity Church
        Thanet Canal
        Skipton bus station
        Plaza Cinema
        Cononley
        Foulridge
        Church of St Mary le Ghyll
        Thornton-in-Craven railway station
        Elslack railway station
        Gargrave railway station
        Cracoe
        Rylstone railway station
        Linton
        Grassington & Threshfield railway station
        Kilnsey
        St Mary's Church
        Bolton Abbey
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