Fountains Abbey Circular Walk
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Fountains Abbey Circular Walk
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The Fountains Abbey Circular Walk takes you on an amazing stroll that holds landscaped gardens that date back to the 18th century. Wander along this path and see the Cistercian ruins as well as an old mansion and church. This is a National Heritage Site, so you need to pay to enter and explore this path, but the beauty fused with historic monuments makes the fee worth it.
Getting there
To get to the Fountains Abbey Circular Walk from Ripon, head west on Market Place S toward High Skellgate and continue onto Westgate. Turn left onto Park Street and at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Studley Road and continue onto Limekiln Bank/B6265. Turn left onto Abbey Road and enter the roundabout, and you will arrive at your destination.
About
| When to do | May - September |
| Backcountry Campsites | No |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Family friendly | Yes |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | Moderate |
| Route Type | Lollipop |
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Fountains Abbey Circular Walk Description
The Fountains Abbey Circular Walk has many stunning features and makes for a great family-friendly day out. Beginning from the car park, you will start your journey and follow the path throughout. Along the way, you will have the pleasure of seeing the amazing sites that this path holds, such as the landscaped gardens that date back to the 18th century. You will also be able to explore the Cistercian ruins as well as an old mansion and church.
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