Malton figure 8 loop to Castle Howard, Byland Abbey & Coxwold — Howardian Hills

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Norton-On-Derwent

Malton figure 8 loop to Castle Howard, Byland Abbey & Coxwold — Howardian Hills

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Malton figure 8 loop to Castle Howard, Byland Abbey & Coxwold — Howardian Hills

03:57

85.5km

940m

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: June 5, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Howardian Hills AONB

North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

Kirkham Priory

Highlight • Monument

Kirkham Priory is an Augustinian Abbey, built in the 12th century. If you look carefully at the gothic medieval gatehouse you can see sculptures of St George and the dragon …

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16.2 km

The Stray, Castle Howard Obelisk and Carrmire Gate

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a fun, perfectly straight, but lumpy road that leads to Castle Howard, through the Carrmire Gate House and past the towering obelisk, a monument to the victories of …

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17.0 km

Castle Howard Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

The Obelisk, raised in 1714-15, carries two sets of inscriptions. The first, in Latin, commemorates the victories of the 1st Duke of Marlborough. The second, on the west side is …

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43.5 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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46.0 km

Coxwold Village

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty village with an informative website if local history is your thing. Recorded under the name of Cucvalt in the Domesday Book, and the local church is where George Orby …

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58.7 km

Crayke Village and Castle

Highlight • Pub

Crayke is a small village with a great vantage point over the Vale Of York. Climbing up here beings great views to the south and it a little taster of …

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85.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

84.3 km

1.00 km

247 m

Surfaces

77.9 km

7.62 km