Find a walking route at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

There are miles of footpaths and trails for you to explore around the estate. Explore the woodland High Ride path through the estate or have a wander through the high-sided Seven Bridges Valley. Wherever you choose to go, grab your boots and stretch your legs!

Enjoying a stroll down Seven Bridges Valley

Walking by Fountains Abbey — Enjoying a winter stroll through Fountains Abbey

an image of one of the small rustic bridges on the seven bridges walk in Studley royal deerpark. — Find the hidden gems on the many estate walks.

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden North Yorkshire

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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.

a group of deer in studley royal deerpark hiding beneath the trees. — Discover the varied wildlife that live on the estate.

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.

View of Ripon Cathedral from the Deer Park at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal — Marvel at the view of Ripon Cathedral from St Marys Church

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.

Couple walking by the moon ponds in Studley Royal water garden — Stroll through the water garden and follow paths to the abbey

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.

The view over the Half Moon Pond and weir of Studley Royal Water Garden towards Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire — Discover the original millponds and medieval deer park at Fountains Abbey

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.

In the Footsteps of Monks

Walk in the monks' footsteps from Brimham Rocks to Fountains Abbey, following the ancient trail. There are excellent views from Riva Hill to Brimham Rocks.

Couple walking along De Grey's path to the abbey — Follow De Grey's walk to the abbey

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.

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.

Bring your dog to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Bring your dog with you

Bring your four-legged friend along to explore Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. There's lots to see!

Take a look at our dog friendly holiday cottages

Fountains Cottage

A spacious family cottage, full of character, on the doorstep of Fountains Abbey.

Abbey Cottage

This pretty stone cottage started life as part of a hay barn and stables in the 18th-century.

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