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Byland Abbey Ruins – Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass loop from Byland with Wass

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Byland With Wass

Byland Abbey Ruins – Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass loop from Byland with Wass

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5.0

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass loop from Byland with Wass

01:45

5.93km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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45 m

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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105 m

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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841 m

Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

It's a beautiful and green view while you descend into the village of Wass from the quiet Abbey Bank Wood. To the east (ahead of you) are the woodlands of Wass Moor and Pry Rigg Plantation.

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2.99 km

Mount Snever Observatory

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Mount Snever Observatory, otherwise known as Oldstead Tower, was erected in 1838 to celebrate the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne. It is said to have housed a telescope, …

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5.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

1.21 km

614 m

Surfaces

2.24 km

1.24 km

1.17 km

664 m

548 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 16 May

14°C

6°C

54 %

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass loop from Byland with Wass

Byland Abbey