WharfeQuest - this time its personal

Bolton Abbey Estate

The Yorkshire Estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.
Explore this historic Estate and discover:

12th Century Priory Ruins

Barden Tower

Strid Wood & Nature Trails

The Strid

River Wharfe and Stepping Stones

Riverside Walks

Flyfishing

Moorland Walks

Gift Shops & Food Shop

Picnic Sites

Tea Rooms & Restaurants

Whatever your interests there are lots of things to do and see alternatively you can simply relax in the beautiful countryside and enjoy a picnic whilst the children play.
For further information see www.boltonabbey.com.

Walks on the Estate
The Estate has over 80 miles of footpaths which take in some of the most spectacular scenery in the dales across heather moorland, through ancient woodland and along the banks of the river Wharfe. Dogs are welcome on the Estate; however, they are not permitted on the moorland access areas. Visitors are asked to keep their dogs on a lead whilst walking through the conservation areas. Leaflets illustrating eight popular walks on the Estate and the nature trails in Strid Wood are available from the Estate gift shops priced £1.00.

Electric and Push Wheelchairs
Electric and push wheelchairs are available for visitors to borrow from April to October giving access to the Priory Ruins and riverside, Strid Wood and the Strid. To avoid disappointment visitors are advised to book in advance. Telephone 01756 718009 or 01756 710663 at weekends.

Flyfishing
Day tickets are available to fish for Brown Trout and Grayling in the Estate waters on the river Wharfe. Day tickets are on sale from the Estate Office from 9:00am to 10:30am. An adult day ticket cost £18.00 and a junior (who must be accompanied by an adult) £5.00.

Admission Prices
£4.00 per vehicle, Disabled Badge Concession £2.50, Motorcycles £1.50, occupants free. Tickets are transferable to all three Estate car parks on the date of issue.

Hours
Open everyday throughout the year from 9 a.m. till dusk.

Bolton Priory
The 12th century Bolton Priory was home to 26 Black Canons of the Order of Saint Augustine. Despite the Dissolution of the Priory in 1539, much of the monastic layout can still be seen today. Visitors are welcome to wander at their leisure.