Once one of the greatest monasteries in England, Byland Abbey inspired the design of church buildings throughout the North. A truly outstanding example of early gothic architecture, it inspired the design of the famous York Minster rose window.
We will meet up 2pm outside the Abbey Inn & Tea Rooms. Then explore the layout of the precinct and take a short walk to Wass and the mill pond.
If feeling energetic you might want to follow Frank Johnston-Banks latest scenic walk, Route 23 to Mount Snever Observatory & Oldstead. Otherwise we could finish up at the Tea Room.