Studley Royal Park, including the ruins of Fountains Abbey, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in North Yorkshire, England. It features a beautifully preserved 18th-century water garden, designed by John Aislabie, alongside the dramatic ruins of Fountains Abbey, which was one of the wealthiest monasteries in medieval England before its dissolution by Henry VIII.

The park is known for its scenic landscapes, ornamental lakes, canals, and classical follies, making it one of the finest examples of an English Georgian water garden. It is also home to a medieval deer park, where herds of red, fallow, and sika deer roam freely.

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1. Avenue at Studley Royal Deer Park – Seven Bridges Valley loop from Kirkby Malzeard

13.0km

03:28

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Seven Bridges Valley – Fountains Abbey loop from Kirkby Malzeard

9.63km

02:35

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Seven Bridges Valley – Avenue at Studley Royal Deer Park loop from Kirkby Malzeard

5.30km

01:27

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Lindrick With Studley Royal And Fountains, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Lake at Studley Royal Water Garden

1. Avenue at Studley Royal Deer Park – Seven Bridges Valley loop from Kirkby Malzeard

2. Seven Bridges Valley – Fountains Abbey loop from Kirkby Malzeard

3. Seven Bridges Valley – Avenue at Studley Royal Deer Park loop from Kirkby Malzeard

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