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Walk 2566 - Rievaulx Abbey from Kilburn, near Thirsk

Nat Park   North York Moors
County/Area   North Yorkshire
AuthorChris Gill
Length15.0 miles / 24.4 km
Ascent2200 feet / 667 metres
Grademoderate/hard

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This lengthy walk in the North York Moors National Park combines moors and history to make a worthwhile day. For many the highlight will be the chance to visit Rievaulx Abbey but for others the open spaces of the moors will be the main attraction.


 

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet OL26
OS LandrangerSheet 94

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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North York Moors NP
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