Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Wharfedale
Bolton Abbey Loop
Priory ruins, limestone riverside, and the Strid - one of the most dramatic river narrows in England. This is Wharfedale at its most photogenic.
Distance
10.9 km
Ascent
98 m
Descent
99 m
Max elevation
144 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
1h 15m – 1h 40m
Grade
Moderate
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
BD23 6EX
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn, winter
About this route
A 10.9km circuit through the Bolton Abbey estate following both banks of the Wharfe, passing the priory ruins, the Cavendish Pavilion, and the notorious Strid.
Hazards & notes
The Strid - where the Wharfe narrows to less than a metre - is genuinely dangerous. Stay on the marked path; do not attempt to cross. River paths may flood after heavy rain.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/yorkshire-dales/wharfedale/bolton-abbey-loop
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