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Nice café s and bakery's.

Try the Fika Rooms for coffee and scone. Several other excellent cafes available.

Byland Abbey is a stunning ruin dating back to the 1100s. It was once one of the grandest medieval monasteries but was dissolved by Henry VIII in the 1530s. Today it offers a scenic picnic spot and a glimpse into history. It's free to visit and features a tearoom open from March to November, serving cakes and coffee​

Rich association with Richard III and his young son's tomb.

Low Town Bank Road climbs up from about 296 feet (90 m) in Kilburn, through some steep hairpin bends to 952 feet (290 m) at the Yorkshire Gliding Club. Known locally as White Horse Bank due to the white horse hill figure near the top.

Attractive chapel with unusual open cupola

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 Wombwell, the last surviving officer of the Charge of the Light Brigade, is buried.

Unmissable and unfortunately not well served by public footpaths or bridleways, however, the main road has sufficiently wide verges to walk safely along. If you are heading north past the Obelisk Ponds, then there is a fantastic track on the east side of the road which is flanked by lime trees forming a wonderful avenue to walk along (see photos).

Great pass through village.

This is a proper countryside, English church, marked on the street indeed as "Historic Church". It is over 900 years old (Norman) and was built on the site of a previous wooden Saxon church. It is a Grade-II listed building, and is the oldest building in the village of Oswaldkirk by more than 600 years. Definitely worth stopping here on your ride - there is a little path into the churchyard here where you can safely put your bike. The church is well-maintained inside and the views from the churchyard towards the east towards Caulkleys Bank, over Ryedale, are fabulous. You should be able to make out the Stonegrave Minster in the distance, and there are always Yorkshire Wolds on the horizon.

You're just cycling past Hovingham Park, fantastic grounds just west of the village of Hovingham, part of the Hovingham Estate. It would be a very good place to make a coffee stop on your ride here as the place is so green and lovely. Of particular interest is the stone bridge, called Pickering Bridge. Grade II-listed, within the Hovingham Park, with a gorgeous view of the Palladian-style Hovingham Hall. This ornamental bridge goes over a waterfall and dates back to the late 18th century. Enjoy!

The very impressive Newburgh Priory is the home of the Wombwell family. It was founded in 1145, and was an Augustinian priory before becoming the House that it is today. You can visit the House and Gardens, but only between April and June at a fee that doesn't seem too high. The place is quite stunning. Oh, and there is a tearoom!

Slingsby Castle was never actually a castle, but a home built in 1620s for Sir Charles Cavendish. It is still quite impressive (particularly in the right light!). It is now a Grade II listed building and a Scheduled Monument. You will have to admire it from afar, though, as it is not open to the public.

Slingsby Castle was never actually a castle, but a home built in 1620s for Sir Charles Cavendish. It is still quite impressive (particularly in the right light!). It is now a Grade II listed building and a Scheduled Monument. You will have to admire it from afar, though, as it is not open to the public.

This church is historically connected with Brandsby Hall, which has been the seat of the Cholmeley family for over 300 years, and they were linked by marriage to the Fairfax family of the Gilling Castle. The church itself is unusual and a good example of the contemporary Georgian style. Inside, make sure you spot the extraordinary brass chandeliers as well as the brass lectern.

The very impressive Newburgh Priory is the home of the Wombwell family. It was founded in 1145, and was an Augustinian priory before becoming the House that it is today. You can visit the House and Gardens, but only between April and June at a fee that doesn't seem too high. The place is quite stunning. Oh, and there is a tearoom!

Brilliant views from the horse!

Great spot to refuel, so many great cafes.