Byland Abbey Ruins – Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass loop from Byland with Wass

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass loop from Byland with Wass

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Byland Abbey Ruins – Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass loop from Byland with Wass

06:40

23.1km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15 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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751 m

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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2.90 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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7.96 km

Sutton Bank and Cold Kirby Loop

Highlight • Trail

12.0 km

Grass Keld Stepping Stones

Highlight • Bridge

Stunning location in the early morning sunshine just after sunrise, but added as a highlight because of the number of routing options from here. From this point, no less then …

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12.4 km

Nettle Dale ponds

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful stretch of water but unfortunately on private land. The area definitely makes for great photos though.

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14.0 km

Grass Keld Forest Hillside

Highlight • Forest

14.1 km

Old Stone Bridge and Waterfalls at Grass Keld, North York Moors

Highlight • Waterfall

Grass Keld runs from Nettle Dale into the River Rye. Fantastic in the early-morning sunshine and you can get right down to the water's edge on the eastern side.

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18.5 km