Rievaulx Terrace
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Overview
As if the abbey were not delightful enough on its own, cut into the hillside above the ruined buildings is Rievaulx Terrace – a level, curved grassy promenade. The terrace at Rievaulx was designed in 1758, and is now owned by the National Trust. It offers strollers tantalising glimpses of the abbey between the trees below, with fantastic views of the Rye Valley and Hambleton Hills. There are two Grecian-style temple follies to walk between, one apparently built for the use of hunting parties, the other for quiet contemplation.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 13 Feb-30 Oct, daily 10-4 (last entry 3 or dusk)
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
North Yorkshire, with its two National Parks and two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is England’s largest county and one of the most rural. This is prime walking country, from the heather-clad heights of the North York Moors to the limestone country that is so typical of the Yorkshire Dales – a place of contrasts and discoveries, of history and legend.
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