UK Cycling Day 2 - Ilkley, Bolton Abbey, Skipton

On Day 2 we had to get used to the hills and the weather even more. Plus, it will be bikepacking over the next few rides. So, we rode a little longer… to Bolton Abbey. Bolton Abbey Estate in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, England, takes its name from a 12th-century Augustinian monastery of canons regular, now known as Bolton Priory. It’s a beautiful expanse of the Abbey ruins, and residences of the priory all surrounded by a stream and emerald green lawns. The strong headwinds, a remnant of Storm Floris, I guess, made the hill climbs even tougher! On our return we stopped by at the homes of new found friends - Kewal Singh and his family and Kapila - in Skipton. They made us feel so welcome and we spoke like we’d know each other for years. Returned early to plan for the upcoming trip. #insta360x4 #boltonabbey #cyclinguk #cycling