Rievaulx Terrace is a site located in the North York Moors National Park, in North Yorkshire, England, overlooking Rievaulx Abbey and owned by the National Trust.
The site is a grass-covered terrace following a serpentine course across the side of a wooded escarpment overlooking the ruins of the abbey. At either end of the terrace stand two mid-18th century follies: small Palladian temples.
🐦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
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦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
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking
Best for
8 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +63 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
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Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: DORIC TEMPLE; Historic site with public access
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +63 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — Ringlet, Small White, Eristalis pertinax +179 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Forked Veilwort, Globeflower, Bird's-eye Primrose +102 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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5 signed routes nearby · 8 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
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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
