Awayday March 2026

Easingwold Wednesday 18th

Route

Starting Venue:Easingwold
Route Length:34 miles
Climbing:2000ft / 600m
Route Description:An undulating route through the Howardian Hills starting from Easingwold with a couple of climbs on the first leg to Ampleforth Abbey for a lunch stop.  The return takes a more familiar route via Kilburn and Coxwold. Other points of interest include the City of Troy Grass Labyrinth (or Turf Maze) and Byland Abbey.
Travel Time:45 minutes (25 miles) from Harrogate
Car Parking:Galtres Leisure Centre, Crabmill Lane, Easingwold. (What3Words: ///soup.raced.fortified) Parking free of charge.
Facilities at Start:Toilets are available at Market Place (departure point), a few hundred yards from the car park.
There are a number of coffee shops around Market Place; the Curious Coffee Company opens early.
Coffee Stop:None
Lunch Stop:Ampleforth Abbey (at about 19miles)
Depart:Assemble at Market Place bandstand for a 9:30am start.
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