Byland Abbey Ruins – Kilburn White Horse loop from Nunnington
Byland Abbey Ruins – Kilburn White Horse loop from Nunnington
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Byland Abbey Ruins – Kilburn White Horse loop from Nunnington
02:56
45.4km
570m
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: March 19, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 18.8 km for 237 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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13.2 km
Byland Abbey Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
The Abbey is maintained by English Heritage and completely free to enter as long as it's daylight.
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16.2 km
Scawling Wood
Forest
19.0 km
Kilburn White Horse
Highlight • Historical Site
When you are above the White Horse it is difficult to get a sense of its enormous scale so it is worth following the steps down to view it from below.
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21.6 km
Sutton Bank Bikes Shop & Bike Wash
Highlight • Rest Area
Managed to slip me in for a quick brake bleed when I got to the top and realised my front brake was a bit spongy.
Very helpful staff and a great variety of products/bikes.
suttonbankbikes.co.uk
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28.9 km
Lambert Hag Wood
Forest
31.0 km
View of Rievaulx Abbey
Highlight • Viewpoint
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35.8 km
Porters Coffee Shop
Highlight • Cafe
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35.9 km
Helmsley — Market Town
Highlight • Monument
Helmsley offers plenty to do and see. You could visit the imposing Helmsley Castle, a magnificent medieval fortress that offers a glimpse into the town's past, wander through the vibrant Helmsley Walled Garden, or take a leisurely stroll through the bustling streets.
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45.0 km
Nunnington Hall
Highlight • Monument
As this belongs to The National Trust, you will need to pay to get in, but it's well-worth it!
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45.0 km
Nunnington Hall
Highlight • Historical Site
As this belongs to The National Trust, you will need to pay to get in, but it's well-worth it!
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45.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
42.3 km
1.20 km
975 m
602 m
339 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
40.4 km
3.56 km
891 m
467 m
145 m
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Elevation
Highest point (300 m)
Lowest point (30 m)
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