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Helmsley — Market Town – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Thirsk

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Hambleton

Carlton Miniott

Helmsley — Market Town – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Thirsk

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Helmsley — Market Town – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Thirsk

04:36

71.9km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 118 m for 22 m

After 71.9 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.4 km

Sneck Yate Bank

Highlight • Climb

Otherwise known as Boltby Bank. A killer incline (+-20%).

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21.1 km

Lambert Hag Wood

Forest

23.2 km

View of Rievaulx Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

National Trust site that's well worth a stop off. No facilities or cafe or anything like that, but if you've got a picnic or just want to get some nice photos, then it's a must.

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28.1 km

Porters Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and coffee.

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28.1 km

Helmsley — Market Town

Highlight • Monument

The charming town of Helmsley is nestled in the heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.

Helmsley offers plenty to do and see. You could visit the imposing Helmsley Castle, …

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48.7 km

Ampleforth Abbey and College

Highlight • Historical Site

You have to go into the college to get to the tea room, but it's clearly signposted. You just feel like you should be bringing Hermione with you to register …

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50.3 km

The Hub Café, Ampleforth

Highlight • Cafe

Bike stands out front

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54.3 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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57.3 km

Scawling Wood

Forest

60.1 km

Viewpoint

60.6 km

The Vale of York

Highlight • Natural

71.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.5 km

5.09 km

3.02 km

2.11 km

1.55 km

494 m

193 m

Surfaces

59.6 km

8.86 km

1.80 km

1.69 km

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 4 August

19°C

14°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Helmsley — Market Town – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Thirsk

Sneck Yate Bank

View of Rievaulx Abbey

Porters Coffee Shop

Helmsley — Market Town

Ampleforth Abbey and College

The Hub Café, Ampleforth

Byland Abbey Ruins

The Vale of York

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