Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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969 m

Fountains Abbey

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Fountains Abbey & the Studley Royal Water Garden. The 900-year-old abbey and Georgian water garden is a world heritage site.
The abbey and gardens are National Trust paid entry but …

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2.39 km

Studley Royal Water Garden

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The Studley Royal Water Garden is a beautiful park landscape with the Moon Ponds, some lovely walkways and decorative buildings such as the Octagonal Tower with the serpentine tunnel underneath, …

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3.61 km

Serpentine Tunnel

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Kids will love this “spooky “ tunnel.

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3.64 km

Octagon Tower

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From here you have a fantastic view of the Moon Pools.

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3.96 km

Temple of Fame

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Nice view of the gardens

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4.23 km

View of Fountains Abbey from Surprise View

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From here you have a beautiful view of the ruins of Fountains Abbey in the background.

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6.44 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

1.02 km

585 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

872 m

259 m

110 m

< 100 m

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Fountains Abbey – Studley Royal Water Garden loop from Fountains Abbey

Fountains Abbey

Studley Royal Water Garden

Serpentine Tunnel

Octagon Tower

Temple of Fame

View of Fountains Abbey from Surprise View

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