Cleveland Way runs the length of the southern side of this chain of lakes, but there is a short bridleway to the north of the westernmost edge of the lakes, which takes you up a climb to Dick Wood, just east of Old Byland. Lots of waterfowl and ducks.

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1. Bow Bridge over the River Rye – Rievaulx Abbey loop from Old Byland

9.64km

02:37

140m

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2. Rievaulx Abbey – Bow Bridge over the River Rye loop from Rievaulx

9.75km

02:40

140m

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3. Fairy Staircase – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Hood Grange

23.5km

06:28

390m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Old Byland And Scawton, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Nettle Dale ponds

1. Bow Bridge over the River Rye – Rievaulx Abbey loop from Old Byland

2. Rievaulx Abbey – Bow Bridge over the River Rye loop from Rievaulx

3. Fairy Staircase – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Hood Grange

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