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Byland Abbey Ruins

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Byland Abbey Ruins

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    August 11, 2023

    Hiking

    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.

    August 14, 2018

    Cycling

    free entry

    November 12, 2018

    Road cycling

    Free to visit despite being owned by English Heritage, Byland Abbey is the kind of place that takes your breath away when you spot it on a ride. It dates …

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    Cycle the moderate White Rose Route - Thirsk Variant, a 41.6-mile (66.9 km) road cycling route through the Howardian Hills National Landscap

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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Elevation 140 m

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    Location: Byland With Wass, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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