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About Old Byland

Old Byland lies deep in the North York Moors, accessible via the A170 from Thirsk or Helmsley. Most visitors arrive via the dramatic Sutton Bank climb from Thirsk, whilst locals use the quieter lanes from Helmsley past Rievaulx Abbey. The village church houses a remarkable medieval wall painting of Saint Christopher, considered amongst Yorkshire's finest.

Where is Old Byland on the map?

Old Byland is in England, at 54.267, -1.157 - about 15 km east of Kirby Knowle.

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The closest airport to Old Byland is Teesside International Airport, 56 km (about 55 min by car). Other airports nearby: Leeds Bradford Airport.

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