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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Carlton Miniott

Byland Abbey Ruins – The Vale of York loop from Thirsk

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Carlton Miniott

Byland Abbey Ruins – The Vale of York loop from Thirsk

Hard

27

riders

Byland Abbey Ruins – The Vale of York loop from Thirsk

03:47

60.9km

580m

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: April 29, 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 60.9 km for 22 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.34 km

Yorks of Thirsk Café

Highlight • Cafe

Situated on the main square, opposite some decent cycle parking this is a decent place to get breakfast. I had poached eggs on toast - very well cooked. There is …

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2

2.38 km

White Horse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious Fish and chips

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13.9 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

16.7 km

Scawling Wood

Forest

5

19.7 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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26.7 km

Oswaldkirk Hag

Forest

7

30.8 km

The Fairfax Arms

Highlight • Other

8

42.7 km

Newburgh Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

The very impressive Newburgh Priory is the home of the Wombwell family. It was founded in 1145, and was an Augustinian priory before becoming the House that it is today. …

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9

43.7 km

St Michael's Church, Coxwold

Highlight • Historical Site

Stop for a bite and pint

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10

46.4 km

View of the Kilburn White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

11

48.2 km

The Vale of York

Highlight • Natural

B

60.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

2.97 km

1.78 km

348 m

193 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.5 km

2.25 km

124 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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