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Carlton Miniott

Byland Abbey Ruins – St Michael's Church, Coxwold loop from Thirsk

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Carlton Miniott

Byland Abbey Ruins – St Michael's Church, Coxwold loop from Thirsk

Hard

30

riders

Byland Abbey Ruins – St Michael's Church, Coxwold loop from Thirsk

07:34

118km

1,290m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 118 m for 22 m

After 118 km for 22 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

11.9 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

14.6 km

Scawling Wood

Forest

3

17.6 km

Byland Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

Tip by

4

23.3 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 …

Tip by

25.2 km

Oswaldkirk Hag

Forest

6

31.8 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! …

Tip by

39.1 km

Kirkdale Cave SSSI

Nature Reserve

8

44.7 km

View of Spaunton Moor from Gillamoor Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

A slightly shockingly beautiful view from here - surprising (walking the streets of Gilamoor, this view comes pretty much out of nowhere!). There is a bench provided from which you can admire Douthwaite Dale and the moors beyond.

Tip by

9

86.7 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!

Tip by

10

102 km

St Michael's Church, Coxwold

Highlight • Historical Site

Stop for a bite and pint

Tip by

11

105 km

View of the Kilburn White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

12

107 km

The Vale of York

Highlight • Natural

B

118 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

107 km

3.92 km

3.07 km

2.57 km

1.52 km

479 m

222 m

Surfaces

108 km

5.80 km

2.45 km

1.77 km

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 17 October

12°C

4°C

29 %

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