A terrific bench on the green to rest on and enjoy this sleepy hamlet! Would you believe that Old Byland was the place of an important medieval battle between the Scots and English in 1322, in the course of the Wars of Scottish Independence?

RichD

May 26, 2025

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Very quiet, very quaint, and well-served by footpaths and bridleways. Lots more info on the Battle of Byland Moor at yorkshireguides.com/old_byland.html#:~:text=Old%20Byland%20was%20the%20scene,the%20Wars%20of%20Scottish%20Independence.

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1. Cliff Wood and Caydale Mill loop — North York Moors National Park

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

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02:37

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

9.75km

02:40

140m

Moderate hike. 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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Old Byland Village

1. Cliff Wood and Caydale Mill loop — North York Moors National Park

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