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Run up Simon's Seat from Bolton Abbey near Addingham., North Yorkshire

Run up Simon's Seat from Bolton Abbey near Addingham.

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Welcome to a Yorkshire Dales route linking Bolton Abbey, the Valley of Desolation, the summits of Simon's Seat and Lord's Seat, and the Strid.

Along the way

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Bolton AbbeyThe starting point of the walk, beside the River Wharfe.
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The StridA narrow, fast-flowing stretch of the River Wharfe passed on the route.
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Simon's SeatA summit reached on the walk, with wide Dales views.
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Valley of DesolationA wooded gorge on the route, climbing towards the moorland summits.

The route

Distance16.4 km
Running≈ 2 h
Cycling≈ 1 h 27
Climb↑ 431 m
RouteCircular

A 16.4 km circular route from Addingham to run or cycle, with 431 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 431 m in total

Before you go

StartBolton Abbey, Addingham, BD23 6AWOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingThe start, reached by a drive off the B6160, is the car park adjacent to the Cavendish Pavillion.
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