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Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Helmsley

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Helmsley

Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Helmsley

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riders

Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Helmsley

03:32

56.6km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North York Moors National Park

Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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9.05 km

Nunnington Hall

Highlight • Monument

This National Trust property is a 17th-century manor house. You will find a sheltered walled garden here outside, and inside an oak-panelled hall, family rooms and even a haunted room! …

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9.08 km

Nunnington Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

This National Trust property is a 17th-century manor house. You will find a sheltered walled garden here outside, and inside an oak-panelled hall, family rooms and even a haunted room! …

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13.2 km

Mowbray's Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

The best place to stop to pick up a sandwich to take or to eat in. Delicious home cooked breads and cakes. Well worth the stop!

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30.0 km

Clarks Bakery Café, Easingwold

Highlight • Cafe

The Clarks Bakery also runs a café in Easingwold. They have been baking bread for over 80 years, but it's the scones that make this a must stop on a ride past.

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39.6 km

St Michael's Church, Coxwold

Highlight • Historical Site

Stop for a bite and pint

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42.0 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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47.7 km

Ampleforth Abbey and College

Highlight • Historical Site

You have to go into the college to get to the tea room, but it's clearly signposted. You just feel like you should be bringing Hermione with you to register …

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49.6 km

Oswaldkirk Hag

Forest

53.0 km

Golden Square Wood

Forest

56.6 km

Helmsley — Market Town

Highlight • Monument

The charming town of Helmsley is nestled in the heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.

Helmsley offers plenty to do and see. You could visit the imposing Helmsley Castle, …

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56.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.4 km

3.04 km

1.88 km

254 m

Surfaces

54.7 km

1.04 km

811 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Helmsley

Nunnington Hall

Nunnington Hall

Mowbray's Bakery

Clarks Bakery Café, Easingwold

St Michael's Church, Coxwold