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Hob Hole to Baysdale Abbey

Beautiful Baysdale

A circular walk that starts at Hob Hole in Baysdale / Westerdale and on the Baysdale Beck. The route goes west towards Baysdale Abbey then turns east to return through Great Hograh Moor.

Hobhole

Baysdale Abbey was actually a Cistercian nunnery founded in the twelfth century. A medieval ribbed bridge survives and there is now a farm on the site.

Part of Baysdale Abbey is now a holiday home - The holiday home features 8 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen, a washing machine and 5 bathrooms with a shower.

 Hobhole to Baysdale Abbey walk

Duration: 6.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 245m

Endurance: Medium

YouTube Video and content all courtesy of Mike Newton.

Hob Hole to Baysdale Abbey on the map

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