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Abbeys and Priorys

Abbeys and Priorys

Emma planned a road ride

July 14, 2022

Abbeys and Priorys

Hard

08:50

146km

16.5km/h

1,840m

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Overview

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.41 km for 101 m

After 71.7 km for 518 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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8.53 km

Castle Howard Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

The Obelisk, raised in 1714-15, carries two sets of inscriptions. The first, in Latin, commemorates the victories of the 1st Duke of Marlborough. The second, on the west side is …

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14.7 km

Village shop with excellent cakes and snacks. Roadworks through the village until Aug 2021, so long as you're happy to walk the 100m past the works ignore the signs sending cyclists on the diversion route

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47.4 km

The Hub Café, Ampleforth

Highlight • Cafe

Bike stands out front

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51.4 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 …

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56.3 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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71.9 km

Helmsley Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

If you're in the picturesque market town of Helmsley, it's well worth a visit to this historic castle. Boasting more than 900 years of history, you can learn how the …

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95.5 km

Abbey Stores

Highlight • Cafe

Great food, coffee, cake. Outdoor seating and a water tap in the garden for refilling bottles. Easy to keep bikes in view. Great refueling stop if you're passing through Rosedale.

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146 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

122 km

18.0 km

3.33 km

1.44 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

116 km

27.8 km

1.68 km

704 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Abbeys and Priorys

Castle Howard Obelisk

Terrington Tea Room

The Hub Café, Ampleforth

Byland Abbey Ruins

View of the White Horse of Kilburn

Helmsley Castle

Abbey Stores

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