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Hambleton

Morton-On-Swale

Byland Abbey – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Morton-on-Swale

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

Morton-On-Swale

Byland Abbey – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Morton-on-Swale

Moderate

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Byland Abbey – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Morton-on-Swale

03:32

77.1km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.4 km

Thirsk Market Place and Clock Tower

Highlight • Rest Area

The market place here in Thirsk is its vibrant centre full of cafes and an open air market on Mondays and Saturdays.

It is famous for its racecourse and the …

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30.0 km

Viewpoint

30.8 km

View of the White Horse of Kilburn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice view of the White Horse of Kilburn, said to be the largest and most northerly hill figure in England. If you're riding towards Kilburn, you'll notice a bench at …

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32.7 km

Scawling Wood

Forest

35.8 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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35.8 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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37.3 km

Wass Bank Wood

Forest

38.4 km

Wass Bank Climb

Highlight • Climb

Save some energy for the long final stretch - not the steepest part but energy sapping.

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45.5 km

Sutton Bank Bikes Shop & Bike Wash

Highlight • Rest Area

Great shop located at the visitor centre for the Sutton Bank bike trails, where you'll also find a cafe, toilets and parking.

Managed to slip me in for a quick …

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50.5 km

Sneck Yate Bank

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

An absolute wall. The climb gets gradually steeper and steeper. The 100m before the final right hand bend is the toughest 100m in the Moors. The climb starts as you …

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76.7 km

Ainderby Steeple Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

Ainderby Steeple is a village in the Hambleton district, North Yorkshire. It was originally part of the North Riding of Yorkshire. It is located around 2.6 miles away from Northallerton.

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77.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.1 km

9.42 km

229 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.8 km

15.3 km

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

24°C

13°C

25 %

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Byland Abbey – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Morton-on-Swale

Thirsk Market Place and Clock Tower

View of the White Horse of Kilburn

Byland Abbey

Byland Abbey Ruins

Wass Bank Climb

Sutton Bank Bikes Shop & Bike Wash

Sneck Yate Bank

Ainderby Steeple Village Green

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