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Rievaulx Abbey

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Rievaulx Abbey

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  • Location: Rievaulx, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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    November 14, 2018

    Hiking

    Such beautiful and complete ruins of what was once one of the grandest Cistercian abbeys – until Henry VIII set the Dissolution in motion. In the 1200s there were more than 600 monks living here, but this figure was down to 21 by the time it closed.

    You have to pay to enter but there's a cafe that can be visited for free and, naturally, the view of the ruins doesn't cost anything from the road. If you park at Helmsley, there's a beautiful walk here along the Cleveland Way.

    December 30, 2022

    Hiking

    Rievaulx Abbey was the first major abbey of the Cistercian order in England, which arose in Burgundy in the late 11th century.
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    May 12, 2021

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    Stunning!
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    Helmsley Castle & Rievaulx Abbey loop

    17.1km

    04:43

    280m

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    Embark on the Helmsley Castle & Rievaulx Abbey loop, a moderate hike through the North York Moors National Park. This 10.6-mile (17.1 km) route features varied terrain, from well-trodden paths…

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 80 m

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    Location: Rievaulx, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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