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Byland With Wass

Byland Abbey and Mount Snever Observatory loop from Wass — North York Moors National Park

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Byland With Wass

Byland Abbey and Mount Snever Observatory loop from Wass — North York Moors National Park

Moderate

4.5

(26)

116

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Byland Abbey and Mount Snever Observatory loop from Wass — North York Moors National Park

02:14

7.76km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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North York Moors National Park

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Parking

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979 m

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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5.34 km

Mount Snever Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Snever Observatory, otherwise known as Oldstead Tower, was erected in 1838 to celebrate the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne. It is said to have housed a telescope, …

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7.42 km

Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

It's a beautiful and green view while you descend into the village of Wass from the quiet Abbey Bank Wood. To the east (ahead of you) are the woodlands of Wass Moor and Pry Rigg Plantation.

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7.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

1.85 km

1.27 km

532 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

1.71 km

1.34 km

929 m

905 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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Trail Reviews

Hannah Goldie

September 12, 2024, Blaze Trails North Yorkshire- Byland Abbey and Wass wood baby carrier

A baby carrier loop as a number of stiles and narrow gates. We started and finished at Byland Abbey/ Abbey Inn as we had lunch there after. A mix of fields, footpaths, road and woodland. Some elevation, fine in dry weather

Byland Abbey and Mount Snever Observatory loop from Wass — North York Moors National Park

Byland Abbey Ruins

Mount Snever Observatory

Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass

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