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.

RichD

May 20, 2024

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Abbey Bank Wood is the wood that time forgot. If you are descending into Wass from the Snever Observatory, but are not following the public footpath per the OS map, …

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1. Byland Abbey and Mount Snever Observatory loop from Wass — North York Moors National Park

7.76km

02:14

190m

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

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

10.8km

03:06

250m

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

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3. Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Kilburn

13.2km

03:47

330m

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

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Distance 191 m

Downhill 30 m

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

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Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass

1. Byland Abbey and Mount Snever Observatory loop from Wass — North York Moors National Park

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

3. Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Kilburn

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