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Ryedale Group

We are the Ryedale Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Starting from the layby south of Byland Abbey we walk up through Abbey Bank Wood to Cam House, then Cockerdale Wood and Cockerdale Farm to Scotch Corner for our lunch break.  Returning via Shaw's Gate, High Town Bank Road and Oldstead Grange.  A mixture of woodland tracks and field paths with a short section along a minor road.

Sunday, 3 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Assistance dogs only with prior permission of leader

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 54660 78520
Nearest postcode:
YO61 4BD
what3words:
vehicle.snowmen.reserve
Start time:
10:00 am

Layby south of Byland Abbey

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking