Ryedale Windypits, North York Moors
#41 among attractions in North York Moors
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Facts and practical information
The Ryedale Windypits are archaeologically significant natural underground features within the North York Moors National Park. This series of fissures in the Hambleton Hills, near Helmsley, is located on the Western slope above the River Rye. ()
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Ryedale Windypits – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Rievaulx Abbey, Byland Abbey, Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool, Ampleforth Abbey.
1.4 miNWValley-bound Cistercian abbey ruinsRievaulx Abbey, North York Moors
36 min walk • Nestled within the tranquil greenery of the North York Moors, Rievaulx Abbey stands as a testament to the once-flourishing monastic life in England. Founded in 1132 by Cistercian monks, this historical site is renowned for its majestic ruins, which continue...
3.3 miSWRemains of an English landmark monasteryByland Abbey, Thirsk
86 min walk • Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey and a small village in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England, in the North York Moors National Park.
1.8 miNE54°15'4"N • 1°3'51"WHelmsley Open Air Swimming Pool, North York Moors
46 min walk • Watersports, Theme park, Amusement park
2.7 miSMonastery, Sacred and religious sitesAmpleforth Abbey
69 min walk • Ampleforth Abbey is a monastery of Benedictine Monks a mile to the east of Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, England, part of the English Benedictine Congregation.
1.7 miEHistorical place, Sacred and religious sites, ChurchChurch of All Saints, Helmsley
45 min walk • The Church of All Saints is an Anglican parish church serving the town of Helmsley in North Yorkshire, England. It is located between the north-west corner of the market square, and Castlegate, on the B1257 road north of Helmsley Castle.
4.5 miWNature, Natural attraction, MountainSutton Bank, North York Moors
116 min walk • Sutton Bank is a hill in the Hambleton District of the North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire in England. It is a high point on the Hambleton Hills with extensive views over the Vale of York and the Vale of Mowbray.
1.2 miNHistorical placeRievaulx Terrace, Helmsley
31 min walk • 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.
3.9 miSWNightlife, RestaurantThe Black Swan, Thirsk
100 min walk • The Black Swan is a restaurant with rooms at Oldstead, in North Yorkshire, England which provides food, drink and accommodation. Its restaurant, run by chef Tommy Banks, has been awarded a Michelin Star and Four AA Rosettes. It was rated the best restaurant in the world in 2017 by TripAdvisor.
1.7 miEHiking, Hiking trailEbor Way, North York Moors
44 min walk • The Ebor Way is a 70-mile long-distance footpath from Helmsley, North Yorkshire to Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England. It takes its name from Eboracum, the Roman name for York.
4.1 miSForts and castlesGilling Castle, Helmsley
106 min walk • Gilling Castle is a grade I listed castle near Gilling East, North Yorkshire, England.
4.2 miSEChurchHoly Cross
108 min walk • Holy Cross Church is a parish church which serves the village and parish of Gilling East in North Yorkshire, England. The parish contains the villages of Gilling, Cawton, and Grimston. The church is dedicated to the Holy Cross, although it has been referred to as either the church of Saint Mary or the church of Saint Helena in the past.