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Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Hood Grange

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Cold Kirby

Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Hood Grange

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Hood Grange

05:32

82.6km

1,230m

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 10, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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26 m

Sutton Bank National Park Centre

Highlight • Cafe

A North York Moors National Park visitor centre, cafe and information centre. Start your walk here and pick up one of the local walking trails maps or use the facilities …

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4.00 km

Scawling Wood

Forest

7.00 km

Byland Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

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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14.2 km

Oswaldkirk Hag

Forest

20.8 km

Nunnington Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

This National Trust property is a 17th-century manor house. You will find a sheltered walled garden here outside, and inside an oak-panelled hall, family rooms and even a haunted room! …

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20.8 km

Nunnington Hall

Highlight • Monument

This National Trust property is a 17th-century manor house. You will find a sheltered walled garden here outside, and inside an oak-panelled hall, family rooms and even a haunted room! …

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41.3 km

Gillamoor Bank Climb

Highlight • Climb

Brace yourselves for an 11% climb. In places it’s 18%, so prep the small gears and get churning. Great way to finish this loop if you’ve parked in Gillamoor.

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42.1 km

View of Spaunton Moor from Gillamoor Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

A slightly shockingly beautiful view from here - surprising (walking the streets of Gilamoor, this view comes pretty much out of nowhere!). There is a bench provided from which you can admire Douthwaite Dale and the moors beyond.

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70.3 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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75.1 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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82.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.4 km

2.44 km

1.97 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.7 km

5.64 km

992 m

885 m

463 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Hood Grange

Sutton Bank National Park Centre

Byland Abbey Ruins

Nunnington Hall

Nunnington Hall

Gillamoor Bank Climb

View of Spaunton Moor from Gillamoor Bank

Helmsley — Market Town

View of Rievaulx Abbey

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