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Stage 5: to Bolton Lower Barden 0 Kilometres 1 2 3 Reservoir Key 0 Miles 0.5 1 1.5 Slow Tour route B 6 On-road / Traffic-free 1 60 National Cycle Network Enjoy the Slow Tour Things to see and do On-road / Traffic-free and Steam Railway National Cycle Network route number on the National Cycle This heritage steam railway runs for 4 miles offering train Take Care Take a Break! Regional Cycle Route Cavendish Arms, Embsay offers rides every Sunday throughout the year and up to 7 days number Be aware that there 1 Network a week in summer. are some hills on route so great food and has a pub garden. Crookrise Wood Café / Pub it may not be suitable for 2 The Tea Cottage, Bolton Abbey is a The Slow Tour is a guide to 21 of Hesketh Farm Park Restaurant quintessential tea room that overlooks small children. the Priory Church and Ruins. the best cycle routes in . This fantastic working farm offers animal feeding, Railway with station Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey is a 3 B6160 It’s been inspired by the Tour de play areas, a straw maze and a great café. Busy roads leaving 17th-century country inn which does Cycle hire France Grand Depart in Yorkshire in Skipton. fantastic cream teas. Bolton Abbey Estate 2014 and funded by Public Health Access point Set in 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, the estate Teams in the region. All routes form boasts a ruined priory, riverside paths and excellent tea Take care here part of the National Cycle Network rooms and cafés. - more than 14,000 miles of traffic- Attraction free paths, quiet lanes and on-road walking and cycling routes across the UK. Halton East Storiths Eastby This route is part of National Bolton Abbey Route 696, so just follow the signs. Hambleton FINISH Embsay

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High Bradley Moor Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2015. Cartography © Sustrans FourPoint Mapping. All rightsAddingham reserved. Photography: © Sustrans staff Skipton to Bolton Abbey STAGE 5 Skipton to Bolton Abbey 14 mile round trip (7 miles overview map Skipton to each way). This is approximately 2.5 hours This dramatic ride takes you from the bustling market town Bolton Abbey of Skipton, with its impressive Castle and regular outdoor market, through beautiful countryside, before arriving at the magnificent ruins of Bolton Abbey in the . l Exit Skipton Station, turn right, follow the main street to the top of the town, and at the roundabout bear right. After 0.5 miles turn left on the road signed Embsay. After 1 mile enter the village of Embsay with its historic steam railway, climb the hill past the Railway, and turn right at the village shop and post office. l Follow signs to Bolton Abbey along quiet country lanes with wonderfully scenic views all the way. l There are a number of tourist attractions on the route, including the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Farm, Hesketh Farm Park, and, of course, Bolton Abbey Estate itself with the Abbey and the River Wharfe Valley passing through the famous Strid The Slow Tour is a guide to 21 of the best cycle routes Gorge. across Yorkshire on the National Cycle Network. l Make sure you spend some time enjoying the The routes have something for everyone, whether you are a magnificent ruins, stunning natural setting, river walks, family, new to cycling or a regular cyclist. You can take public stepping stones, cafes and picnic spots at Bolton Abbey transport to the start of most routes and hire bikes there too. Estate. l Retrace the route back to Skipton. Tourist attractions l heritage sites l An alternative is to return using the Steam Railway. cafés and pubs l picnic spots l canals Cycle along the bridleway opposite the Devonshire Arms, museums l playgrounds l artwork leading to Bolton Abbey Station. Part of the route can then Bolton Abbey Ruins be covered by train to Embsay Station and by bike from Embsay to Skipton. Bikes are welcome If you like this route, try out the other 20. on the train. Download your free maps at www.sustrans.org.uk/slowtourofyorkshire Enjoy a great cycling day out... Skipton to Bolton Abbey is part of Route 696 of the National Cycle Network at your own pace !

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