Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, takes its name from the ruins of the 12th-century Augustinian monastery now known as Bolton Priory. At the abbey there are car parks, tea rooms and stepping stones across the river. The parkland is popular with walkers and runners.
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Accommodation around Bolton Abbey
The Devonshire Fell at Burnsall
Burnsall, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6BT, United Kingdom
The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa
Bolton Bridge, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AJ, United Kingdom
Devonshire Arms Holiday Cottages at Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey Estate, Bolton Abbey, BD23 6AL, United Kingdom
Craven Shepherd Huts
Craven Arms Appletreewick, Appletreewick, BD23 6DA, United Kingdom
Fellside
Fellside, Fell View, Appletreewick, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6DB, United Kingdom
Snave Barn
Snave Barn, Grimwith Reservoir, Grimwith, Hebden, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5ED, United KingdomBolton Abbey Attractions
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Bolton Abbey Station, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AF
The Fell Restaurant
Burnsall, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6BT, United Kingdom
Inspiration and walks around Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey on the map
Bolton Abbey FAQ’s
Do you have to pay to get in Bolton Abbey?
The priory church and ruins are free to enter, but the car parks nearby all carry a charge.
How long is the walk around Bolton Abbey?
There are lots of different routes available, but the circuit between the main car parks and bridge near the church and the car parks and bridge at the pavilion is 2 miles, relatively flat but sometimes muddy.
How long do you need at Bolton Abbey?
Most people complete a 3km walk, look round the church and have a cup of tea and cake, which should take around 1.5 hours.
Where next?
On a nice day it’s worth heading upriver to Burnsall where there are shallows and plenty of parking – lots of people go here to take a dip and the bridge is a popular subject of paintings. Skipton is close for restuarants and rail links, and Harrogate is an easy drive, with plenty of shops, attractions and rail links.