Rievaulx Abbey – Bow Bridge over the River Rye loop from Rievaulx

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Rievaulx Abbey – Bow Bridge over the River Rye loop from Rievaulx

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4.0

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Rievaulx Abbey – Bow Bridge over the River Rye loop from Rievaulx

01:36

17.7km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 8.90 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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42 m

Rievaulx Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Such beautiful and complete ruins of what was once one of the grandest Cistercian abbeys – until Henry VIII set the Dissolution in motion. In the 1200s there were more …

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116 m

View of Ruined Abbey in North York Moors National Park

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873 m

View of Rievaulx Abbey

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11.7 km

Cliff Wood

Forest

13.5 km

Barnclose Farm Grassy Hill

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When ascending, make sure to watch out for any animal droppings as it may make your tire slip and make you fall into more of it, or it may just …

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16.3 km

Bow Bridge over the River Rye

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Charming spot with an old stone bridge over the River Rye. Links the tracks and paths around Rievaulx (east side) with tracks and a road to Old Byland (west side).

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17.3 km

Rievaulx Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Rievaulx Abbey was founded in the 12th century. It was an important and powerful abbey until Henry VIII ordered the dissolution of the monasteries and its ruin.
Now owned and …

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