Easingwold
Enjoy around 45 minutes in this handsome Georgian market town, with time to wander, browse or grab a coffee before heading further into the countryside.
Private half-day tour from York
York Beyond the Walls: Byland Abbey, Villages & the White Horse
The Route
York
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Easingwold
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Crayke
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Byland Abbey
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Kilburn White Horse
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York
You’ve seen York. Now discover what lies beyond it. A four-hour private journey through a Georgian market town, a hilltop village, medieval abbey ruins and classic Yorkshire countryside.
Only got half a day?
Yorkshire is closer than you think.
York Beyond the Walls: Byland Abbey, Villages & the White Horse is designed for visitors who want to escape York for a few hours and see a completely different side of the county without giving up an entire day.
Travel from York through quiet North Yorkshire roads to Easingwold, Crayke, Byland Abbey and the Kilburn White Horse. The route is approximately 47 miles from York and back.
You’ll have around 45 minutes in Easingwold to explore independently, alongside shorter guided and scenic stops throughout the journey.
The tour works out at £51.68 per person when four guests share. The full online price is £206.70 for your private group of up to four, including the FareHarbor booking fee.
What you will see
Market towns, ruins and Yorkshire views.
Four distinct stops, each showing a different side of the landscape beyond York.
Crayke
A small hilltop village with St Cuthbert’s Church, old Yorkshire stories and wonderful views across the Vale of York.
Byland Abbey
Walk amongst the remains of one of medieval Yorkshire’s great monasteries, where enormous ruined walls still reveal the scale of the original abbey.
Kilburn White Horse
Finish with one of Yorkshire’s most recognisable landmarks and sweeping views over the countryside before returning to York.
Beyond the city
A lot of Yorkshire in half a day.
Time to explore Easingwold
This is not simply a photo stop. You have time to wander, browse independently, find a coffee and enjoy the town at your own pace.
From hilltop villages to abbey ruins
Crayke and Byland show two completely different pieces of Yorkshire history within a short drive of each other.
Finish above the Vale of York
The Kilburn White Horse gives the route a final landmark and a chance to take in the countryside before the journey back into York.
Common questions
Before you book.
How much is York Beyond the Walls: Byland Abbey, Villages & the White Horse?
Based on four guests sharing, the tour works out at £51.68 per person. You still book the whole private vehicle: the full price is £206.70 for your private group of up to four, including the FareHarbor booking fee.
How long is the tour?
York Beyond the Walls: Byland Abbey, Villages & the White Horse lasts approximately four hours from York.
Where does the tour go?
The standard route travels from York to Easingwold, Crayke, Byland Abbey and Kilburn White Horse before returning to York. The complete journey is approximately 47 miles.
How long do we get in Easingwold?
Around 45 minutes is allowed in Easingwold, giving you time to explore the Market Place, browse independently or stop for a coffee.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Every booking is private for your own group, with a maximum of four guests. No other passengers join the tour.
Where does the tour start?
York-area collection can be arranged from your hotel, accommodation or another agreed pick-up point. Your exact collection details will be confirmed before the tour.
How do I book?
Select Book this tour, choose an available date in FareHarbor and complete the secure online booking form.
Book York Beyond the Walls: Byland Abbey, Villages & the White Horse
Four hours. A completely different Yorkshire.
£51.68 per person · based on 4 guests sharing £206.70 total for your private group of up to 4 · FareHarbor booking fee includedSelect your date and complete your booking securely online.
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