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Byland Abbey Ruins – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Sheriff Hutton

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Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Sheriff Hutton

Byland Abbey Ruins – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Sheriff Hutton

Hard

5.0

(1)

riders

Byland Abbey Ruins – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Sheriff Hutton

03:54

63.3km

590m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Howardian Hills National Landscape

North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

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190 m

Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Large ruin of a quadrangle castle that you can actually hire for outdoor events. It's a very cool ruin, and makes for a great picnic stop along your way.

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22.8 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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23.8 km

St Michael's Church, Coxwold

Highlight • Historical Site

Stop for a bite and pint

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26.2 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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39.9 km

Nunnington Hall

Highlight • Monument

This National Trust property is a 17th-century manor house. You will find a sheltered walled garden here outside, and inside an oak-panelled hall, family rooms and even a haunted room! …

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39.9 km

Nunnington Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

This National Trust property is a 17th-century manor house. You will find a sheltered walled garden here outside, and inside an oak-panelled hall, family rooms and even a haunted room! …

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51.5 km

Great Lake (Castle Howard)

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful lake between Castle Howard and Coneysthorpe village, Great Lake is an idyllic place to stop for lunch. Set amongst the Castle Howard parkland, this historic lake provides a lovely backdrop as you ride into Coneysthorpe.

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52.7 km

Shaw Wood

Forest

53.4 km

Bell Bottom

Forest

57.0 km

Yorkshire Lavender

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yorkshire Lavender is open from April to August when the lavender is in bloom. The vistas are absolutely stunning. You can walk about the flowering lavender, taking in the scent …

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63.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.5 km

988 m

523 m

246 m

153 m

Surfaces

60.7 km

2.40 km

144 m

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Sheriff Hutton

Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins

Newburgh Priory

St Michael's Church, Coxwold