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Keep along the B-road to a point about 100m before the roundabout junction with the A59, and there leave the road by turning right through a gate and crossing a footbridge to follow a path through a small area of scrubland, after which you pass beneath the A59 road bridge. Keep on across a small paddock to walk alongside the gable of Ferry House, going up steps to meet the former A59 near the original Bolton Bridge. A short way to the left lies the Devonshire Arms Hotel, a bar and tea room.

The Devonshire Arms Hotel as we see it today (tea room nearby) was built in the early 17th century, although there would have been a place of hospitality on this site for much longer than that given the trade that would have focused on the domain of Bolton Priory.

It came into the ownership of the 4th Duke of Devonshire in 1753 as part of the Bolton Abbey Estate. It was further developed by the 5th Duke, a man well ahead of his time, who realised the importance of visitors to the area and ensured many miles of footpaths were established so that visitors could admire the splendid views. The area attracted poets and artists alike, including Wordsworth and Turner.