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Ryedale

Oswaldkirk

Byland Abbey Ruins – Byland Abbey loop from Oswaldkirk

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Oswaldkirk

Byland Abbey Ruins – Byland Abbey loop from Oswaldkirk

Moderate

riders

Byland Abbey Ruins – Byland Abbey loop from Oswaldkirk

01:32

32.8km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

North York Moors National Park

Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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3.53 km

St Oswald's Church, Oswaldkirk

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a proper countryside, English church, marked on the street indeed as "Historic Church". It is over 900 years old (Norman) and was built on the site of a …

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4.37 km

Oswaldkirk Hag

Forest

7.43 km

The Hub Café, Ampleforth

Highlight • Cafe

Bike stands out front

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11.4 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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11.5 km

Byland Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Byland Abbey is a stunning ruin dating back to the 1100s. It was once one of the grandest medieval monasteries but was dissolved by Henry VIII in the 1530s. Today …

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13.9 km

Coxwold Village

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty village with an informative website if local history is your thing. Recorded under the name of Cucvalt in the Domesday Book, and the local church is where George Orby …

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13.9 km

St Michael's Church, Coxwold

Highlight • Historical Site

Stop for a bite and pint

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14.7 km

Lake in Howardian Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

14.9 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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32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

Surfaces

32.7 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

23°C

12°C

49 %

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Byland Abbey loop from Oswaldkirk

St Oswald's Church, Oswaldkirk

The Hub Café, Ampleforth