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Rievaulx Abbey to Helmsley Castle Yorkshire 1 Rievaulx Abbey 2 7 5 Helmsley 6 Castle 3 4 Survey Map: Ordnance Note: this map is intended as a guide only. We would always advise you to use these guides in conjunction with OS maps. Please check the opening times of properties at www.english-heritage.org.uk before setting off. Need to know Directions OS reference: OS Explorer map OL26 1 The ruins of Rievaulx Abbey mark the start of the trail. From the abbey, turn left on to Rievaulx Road. Distance: 2.5 miles/4km (1 hour 30 minutes walking, plus time to visit the properties) 2 Beyond the extent of the grounds, turn left and follow the path, then a minor road near Abbot Hag Farm. Difficulty: 1/5 The trail heads across farmland from here, passing Terrain: A gentle walk on paths and country road with some steep steps 3 below Griff Lodge and continues ahead. Access: This walk is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs 4 Enter the woods and follow the trail downhill, entering Dog walking: Suitable for dog walkers into the midst of the woods. Refreshments: Drinks and food are available at the Rievaulx tea room and there is 5 Continue onwards, passing through a gateway, to hug a picnic area at Helmsley (Rievaulx Tearoom shuts half an hour before the abbey) the fringe of the wood on your left-hand side. Stay: Refectory Cottage, Rievaulx Abbey; www.english-heritage.org.uk/cottages 6 This final stage joins the Cleveland Way, taking a left Sat nav: Starts Rievaulx Abbey, near Helmsley, YO62 5LB (01439 798228), ends and heading through the fields towards a kissing gate Castlegate, Helmsley, YO62 5AB with the town of Helmsley on the horizon. Grid reference: Rievaulx Abbey (grid ref SE575855) to Helmsley Castle (grid ref 7 A clear track leads to the car park by Helmsley Castle. SE612837) .

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