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Helmsley — Market Town – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Thirsk

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Hambleton
Carlton Miniott

Helmsley — Market Town – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Thirsk

Hard

5.0

(1)

27

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Helmsley — Market Town – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Thirsk

04:33

71.2km

750m

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: April 29, 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 71.1 km for 22 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.34 km

White Horse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious Fish and chips

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2

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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3

13.6 km

Sneck Yate Bank

Highlight • Climb

Otherwise known as Boltby Bank. A killer incline (+-20%).

Tip by

21.3 km

Lambert Hag Wood

Forest

5

27.7 km

Porters Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and coffee.

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6

27.8 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, …

Tip by

7

49.6 km

The Hub Café, Ampleforth

Highlight • Cafe

Bike stands out front

Tip by

8

53.6 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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56.6 km

Scawling Wood

Forest

59.3 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

11

59.8 km

The Vale of York

Highlight • Natural

B

71.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.0 km

5.08 km

3.02 km

1.55 km

910 m

319 m

315 m

Surfaces

59.6 km

8.93 km

1.69 km

1.00 km

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Friday 8 May

12°C

6°C

79 %

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