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York Beyond the Walls packs the character of Yorkshire into one unforgettable half-day. This is not a coach tour or a rushed whistle-stop — it is completely private for your group of up to four guests, with York pick-up and return included. In just four hours you’ll experience a Georgian market town, a hilltop village and historic church, the haunting ruins of Byland Abbey and the spectacular Kilburn White Horse, all with a local driver-guide and the freedom to enjoy the journey your way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will be picked up by us at your chosen pick up point in a silver vehicle with Highwayman Tours branding on the sides.
Itinerary
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1Easingwold
Easingwold is a handsome Georgian market town just north of York, with a relaxed market square, independent shops, cafés and plenty of local character. It’s an easy place to slow down, wander and get a feel for everyday North Yorkshire beyond the city.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Crayke
Crayke is a beautiful hilltop village with sweeping views across the Vale of York. We stop by St Cuthbert’s Church, a peaceful historic landmark with strong links to the village’s long past and a setting that feels wonderfully tucked away from the usual tourist trail.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey is one of Yorkshire’s most atmospheric monastic ruins, set in peaceful countryside beneath the North York Moors. Its soaring arches and remarkable west front give a real sense of the scale and ambition of the medieval abbey.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4White Horse of Kilburn
The Kilburn White Horse is one of Yorkshire’s most distinctive landmarks, cut into the hillside below the Hambleton Hills. From here you get wide views across the Vale of York and a brilliant sense of the scale of the countryside beyond the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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