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

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

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

03:47

13.2km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Scawling Wood

Forest

4.58 km

View of Cockerdale and Great Cockerdale Wood

Highlight • Forest

Lovely views of Cockerdale and its wood to the south, and along the path here either to Wass Moor (to the east) or to Hill Hood Plantation (to the west) where the Kilburn White Horse is.

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7.47 km

Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

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.

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8.35 km

The Arley Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Abbey Inn at Byland is a historic, Grade-II listed 19th-century country pub with rooms located in York, North Yorkshire. Situated directly opposite the beautiful ruins of Byland Abbey.

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8.40 km

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 …

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8.46 km

Byland Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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