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Rievaulx Abbey

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Dogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Rievaulx Abbey Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingToilets

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: RIEVAULX ABBEY; Historic site

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Ringlet, Small White +172 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Forked Veilwort, Globeflower, Bird's-eye Primrose +102 more · last seen 2025

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cleveland WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
Ebor WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Tabular Hills WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Three Feathers Walk (Kilburn)Walking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Inn WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Easingwold Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
The White Rose - Moors VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 656National Cycle Network
Cocayne LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route5.9 km
Named routeRef 656Length 5.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20.5 km
Named routeRef 656Length 20.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Infirmary at Rievaulx Abbey

Infirmary at Rievaulx Abbey

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