Byland Abbey Ruins – Hall Lane Climb loop from Kilburn

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Hall Lane Climb loop from Kilburn

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Hall Lane Climb loop from Kilburn

03:35

68.5km

1,030m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 13.4 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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696 m

View of the White Horse of Kilburn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice view of the White Horse of Kilburn, said to be the largest and most northerly hill figure in England. If you're riding towards Kilburn, you'll notice a bench at …

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2.60 km

Scawling Wood

Forest

5.66 km

Byland Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Byland Abbey is a stunning ruin dating back to the 1100s. It was once one of the grandest medieval monasteries but was dissolved by Henry VIII in the 1530s. Today …

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5.72 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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13.4 km

Golden Square Wood

Forest

27.4 km

Hawnby to Moor Gate Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fabulous ride on the quiet road between Hawnby and Moor Gate, with ridiculously good views of both Hawnby Hill and Easterside Hill.

Barely any cars on a road such …

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31.2 km

South Wood Climb Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The South Wood Climb has a average gradient of 9% over 0.6 Miles peaking at around 25%. The beginning of the climb were the 25% section is passes through a …

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33.8 km

Hall Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A category 4 climb with an average gradient of 8% over 0.7 Miles peaking at around 20%.

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39.5 km

Burnthouse Bank Descent to Osmotherley

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is a one-mile descent towards the village of Osmotherley down from Osmotherley Moor. Or up towards it, of course, in which case you've got some work to do! The …

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68.1 km

Viewpoint

68.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.8 km

3.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces