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Byland Abbey Ruins – Kilburn White Horse loop from Gilling East

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Gilling East

Byland Abbey Ruins – Kilburn White Horse loop from Gilling East

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Kilburn White Horse loop from Gilling East

02:52

41.8km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.7 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.67 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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11.7 km

Scawling Wood

Forest

16.9 km

Kilburn White Horse

Highlight • Historical Site

Kilburn White Horse is one of the most famous landmarks in North Yorkshire. The turf-cut figure, the most northerly of its kind in Britain, is 314 feet (96 m) long …

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25.9 km

View of Rievaulx Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

National Trust site that's well worth a stop off. No facilities or cafe or anything like that, but if you've got a picnic or just want to get some nice photos, then it's a must.

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30.8 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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31.4 km

All Saints' Church, Helmsley

Highlight • Religious Site

There has been a church in Helmsley since before the Norman conquest and the churchyard was used as a market place in Anglo-Saxon times. A church was recorded in the …

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31.7 km

Helmsley — Market Town

Highlight • Monument

The charming town of Helmsley is nestled in the heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.

Helmsley offers plenty to do and see. You could visit the imposing Helmsley Castle, …

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31.7 km

Porters Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and coffee.

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35.2 km

Golden Square Wood

Forest

39.1 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 …

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41.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

3.90 km

3.24 km

3.14 km

735 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

6.13 km

575 m

467 m

173 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

29°C

16°C

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Kilburn White Horse loop from Gilling East

Byland Abbey Ruins

Kilburn White Horse

View of Rievaulx Abbey

Helmsley Castle

All Saints' Church, Helmsley

Helmsley — Market Town

Porters Coffee Shop

Ampleforth Abbey and College

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