Activities at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
The return of the Dying Gladiator
We're working towards restoring the water garden back to its 18th century heyday, including restoring a long lost statue…
The UCI and visiting Fountains Abbey
The UCI Road World Championships are coming to Harrogate this September. If you're thinking of visiting us here at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, it's worth planning your visit. Find out more here.
The Lost Spa trail
Take in some of the best countryside around Ripon with a walk through woodland, a high sided valley and medieval deer park on this walk to explore the ruins of a lost spa.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 7.0 miles (11.25km)
Bring your dog to Fountains Abbey
Bring your four-legged friend along to explore Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. There's lots to see!
Walk on the wild side
Fun for all the family on this circular walk spotting the creatures that make their home in Studley Royal Deer Park, Seven Bridges Valley and surrounding countryside.
- Easy
- 2 hours 3 mins
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Boots, gaiters and vistas walk at Fountains Abbey
This route will take you around the boundary of the estate with fantastic views of the Abbey, deer park and water garden to enjoy.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
The Seven Bridges Valley walk
See a rustic and beautiful side of the estate on this circular walk starting at the Lake outfall and following the meandering Skell river.
- Easy
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 3.8 miles (6.1km)
Deer park walk
Our deer ranger has picked this walk as one of his favourites within the park for looking out for some of the 500 wild deer that live here.
- Moderate
- 1 hour
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Studley Park, Water Gardens and Abbey
Learn more about the 18th-century landscape of the Deer Park and the Seven Bridges Valley on this 5-mile circular walk at Fountains Abbey.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Fountains Abbey ancient trees walk
On this circular walk you'll learn a little more about the ancient trees in the Deer Park and gain insights into 18th-century landscaping.
- Easy
- 50 mins
- 2.5 miles (4.0km)
A walk through the centuries at Fountains Abbey
An easy walk through the Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Estate, exploring the significant stages in the estate's history from 1132 to 1987.
- Easy
- 3 hours
- 4.5 miles (7.2km)
Ripon and Fountains Abbey walk
This walk allows visitors to reach Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden via footpaths, roadways, bridleways and Studley Royal Deer Park.
- Moderate
- 4 hours
- 8.0 miles (12.85km)