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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

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

26

riders

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

03:50

61.7km

580m

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 7, 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 61.6 km for 22 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.63 km

Thirsk Market Place Clock Tower

Highlight • Rest Area

We started our tour at this car park which is in the centre of Thirsk. Very clean and well looked after toilets across the road from the car park.
On …

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2

3.12 km

White Horse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious Fish and chips

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14.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

17.4 km

Scawling Wood

Forest

5

20.4 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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27.5 km

Oswaldkirk Hag

Forest

7

31.5 km

The Fairfax Arms

Highlight • Other

8

43.4 km

Newburgh Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

The very impressive Newburgh Priory is the home of the Wombwell family. It was founded in 1145, and was an Augustinian priory before becoming the House that it is today. …

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9

44.4 km

St Michael's Church, Coxwold

Highlight • Historical Site

Stop for a bite and pint

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10

47.2 km

View of the Kilburn White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

11

48.9 km

The Vale of York

Highlight • Natural

B

61.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.1 km

2.89 km

1.68 km

359 m

349 m

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.1 km

2.36 km

237 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 17 October

12°C

4°C

29 %

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