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Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Oswaldkirk

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Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Oswaldkirk

Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Oswaldkirk

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Oswaldkirk

04:48

70.4km

1,060m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

North York Moors National Park

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8.19 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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11.2 km

Scawling Wood

Forest

14.0 km

Viewpoint

14.4 km

The Vale of York

Highlight • Natural

26.1 km

Bag End Replica (Upsall Town Hall)

Highlight • Monument

Take a ride into the Shire and take a look at Bilbo and Frodo's house. A good replica of Bag End (private house)

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38.7 km

Osmotherley Village Green and Medieval Cross

Highlight • Monument

Osmotherley is a small village with a café, pub & toilets. The Cross on the green is medieval and has been used as a meeting and preaching place for many …

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43.1 km

Thimbleby Singletrack Trail

Highlight • Trail

Lovely bit of singletrack

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43.6 km

Square Corner Car Park, Thimbleby Moor

Highlight • Parking

Square Corner might just be a car park, but this is a car park to end all car parks! On Thimbleby Moor, with views of the Black Hambleton hill to …

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54.8 km

Hawnby Stores & Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Great cyclist and walker's food at reasonable prices. Delicious cakes made on the premises.

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64.6 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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68.1 km

Golden Square Wood

Forest

70.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.4 km

3.65 km

3.28 km

185 m

Surfaces

47.8 km

19.4 km

3.21 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Oswaldkirk

Byland Abbey Ruins

The Vale of York

Bag End Replica (Upsall Town Hall)

Osmotherley Village Green and Medieval Cross

Thimbleby Singletrack Trail

Square Corner Car Park, Thimbleby Moor

Hawnby Stores & Tea Room

Helmsley — Market Town

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