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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Norton-On-Derwent

Malton figure 8 loop to Castle Howard, Byland Abbey & Coxwold — Howardian Hills

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Norton-On-Derwent

Malton figure 8 loop to Castle Howard, Byland Abbey & Coxwold — Howardian Hills

Hard

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Malton figure 8 loop to Castle Howard, Byland Abbey & Coxwold — Howardian Hills

03:57

85.5km

940m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Howardian Hills AONB

North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

Kirkham Priory

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Kirkham Priory is an Augustinian Abbey, built in the 12th century. If you look carefully at the gothic medieval gatehouse you can see sculptures of St George and the dragon …

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16.2 km

The Stray, Castle Howard Obelisk and Carrmire Gate

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This is a fun, perfectly straight, but lumpy road that leads to Castle Howard, through the Carrmire Gate House and past the towering obelisk, a monument to the victories of …

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17.0 km

Castle Howard Obelisk

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The Obelisk, raised in 1714-15, carries two sets of inscriptions. The first, in Latin, commemorates the victories of the 1st Duke of Marlborough. The second, on the west side is …

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43.5 km

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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46.0 km

Coxwold Village

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Pretty village with an informative website if local history is your thing. Recorded under the name of Cucvalt in the Domesday Book, and the local church is where George Orby …

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58.7 km

Crayke Village and Castle

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Crayke is a small village with a great vantage point over the Vale Of York. Climbing up here beings great views to the south and it a little taster of …

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85.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

84.3 km

1.00 km

247 m

Surfaces

77.9 km

7.62 km

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

18°C

11°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Malton figure 8 loop to Castle Howard, Byland Abbey & Coxwold — Howardian Hills

Kirkham Priory

The Stray, Castle Howard Obelisk and Carrmire Gate

Castle Howard Obelisk

Byland Abbey Ruins

Coxwold Village

Crayke Village and Castle

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