Byland Abbey Ruins – Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass loop from Byland with Wass

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Byland With Wass

Byland Abbey Ruins – Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass loop from Byland with Wass

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass loop from Byland with Wass

03:06

10.8km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

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3.02 km

View of Cockerdale and Great Cockerdale Wood

Highlight • Forest

Lovely views of Cockerdale and its wood to the south, and along the path here either to Wass Moor (to the east) or to Hill Hood Plantation (to the west) where the Kilburn White Horse is.

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3.88 km

Great Cockerdale Wood

Forest

8.11 km

Byland Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Byland Abbey is a stunning ruin dating back to the 1100s. It was once one of the grandest medieval monasteries but was dissolved by Henry VIII in the 1530s. Today …

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8.17 km

Absolutely non-miss this one. This is one of the finest and greatest monasteries in England. Byland Abbey inspired the way churches were built throughout the north. These almost preposterously amazing …

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8.23 km

The Arley Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Abbey Inn at Byland is a historic, Grade-II listed 19th-century country pub with rooms located in York, North Yorkshire. Situated directly opposite the beautiful ruins of Byland Abbey.

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8.91 km

Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

It's a beautiful and green view while you descend into the village of Wass from the quiet Abbey Bank Wood. To the east (ahead of you) are the woodlands of Wass Moor and Pry Rigg Plantation.

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10.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.57 km

2.07 km

555 m

431 m

166 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

2.93 km

1.61 km

1.52 km

1.45 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

18°C

8°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

September 14, 2023,Wass Woods & Byland Abbey

Big hills, big views, Byland Burgers and a Benedictine Abbey. Sound good?!

This is a lovely walk with just enough hills to make you feel like youve had a good work out without compromising your enjoyment of the beautiful views.