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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Byland Abbey Ruins – Aldwark Bridge loop from Cattal

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Byland Abbey Ruins – Aldwark Bridge loop from Cattal

Hard

4

riders

Byland Abbey Ruins – Aldwark Bridge loop from Cattal

04:43

79.0km

550m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

North York Moors National Park

Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

14.4 km

Boroughbridge Weir and Canal

Highlight • River

Nice picnic stop - only a short ride into the town with a good selection of shops

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23.7 km

The Avenue

Forest

3

36.5 km

St Michael's Church, Coxwold

Highlight • Historical Site

Stop for a bite and pint

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4

39.0 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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5

58.9 km

Clarks Bakery Café, Easingwold

Highlight • Cafe

The Clarks Bakery also runs a café in Easingwold. They have been baking bread for over 80 years, but it's the scones that make this a must stop on a ride past.

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6

71.0 km

Aldwark Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Please note that at the time of writing this bridge is closed to all traffic including cyclists.

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71.9 km

Boat Lane Plantation

Forest

8

72.7 km

Ouse Gill Beck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop to admire a view that Anne Bronte sketched. Check out the info board with loads of great history and facts about local wildlife.

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B

79.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.6 km

382 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.2 km

5.36 km

385 m

104 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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