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Byland With Wass

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

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Byland With Wass

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

Moderate

4.8

(16)

hikers

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

03:06

10.8km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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3.02 km

View of Cockerdale and Great Cockerdale Wood

Highlight • Forest

Lovely views of Cockerdale and its wood to the south, and along the path here either to Wass Moor (to the east) or to Hill Hood Plantation (to the west) where the Kilburn White Horse is.

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3.88 km

Great Cockerdale Wood

Forest

8.11 km

Byland Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Byland Abbey is a stunning ruin dating back to the 1100s. It was once one of the grandest medieval monasteries but was dissolved by Henry VIII in the 1530s. Today …

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8.17 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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8.91 km

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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10.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.04 km

1.59 km

555 m

431 m

166 m

Surfaces

3.40 km

3.28 km

1.59 km

1.45 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

1°C

15 %

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

View of Cockerdale and Great Cockerdale Wood

Byland Abbey

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Abbey Bank Wood — Path to Wass

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