Byland Abbey Ruins – Easingwold Cafes loop from Oswaldkirk

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Oswaldkirk

Byland Abbey Ruins – Easingwold Cafes loop from Oswaldkirk

Moderate

riders

Byland Abbey Ruins – Easingwold Cafes loop from Oswaldkirk

04:06

92.0km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Oswaldkirk Hag

Forest

4.28 km

The Hub Café, Ampleforth

Highlight • Cafe

Bike stands out front

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8.34 km

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 it offers a scenic picnic spot and a glimpse into history. It's free to visit and features a tearoom open from March to November, serving cakes and coffee

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8.40 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 and extensive ruins used to be a Cistercian abbey in the 12th century, with 36 monks and 100 lay brothers.

The Abbey is maintained by English Heritage and completely free to enter as long as it's daylight.

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11.4 km

Scawling Wood

Forest

13.3 km

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 a bit of an odd angle to the road, that's where you look behind you... You can get a closer look by going up the steep Low Town Bank Road, there's a car park right underneath the horse.

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14.2 km

Viewpoint

46.2 km

Obelisk at Ripon Market Place

Highlight • Historical Site

Ripon is actually a city, not a town as its size might suggest. A small city maybe, but one that is full of history.

The Market Place is the centre of Ripon, with its 24m obelisk at the centre, the oldest free standing obelisk in England built to replace the old market cross.

From here expand a network of streets and alleyways with a plethora of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants always ready to feed a pair of hungry legs.

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